UTC Hires Diversity and Engagement Vice Chancellor
Stacy Goodwin Lightfoot has been appointed as the first vice chancellor for diversity and engagement at UTC. Continue reading UTC Hires Diversity and Engagement Vice Chancellor
Category: Campus News
Updates from UT’s campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin, Memphis and Tullahoma
Alumni Invention to Help Surgery Patients
Lia Winter and Preston Dishner refined their innovative medical device throughout their time in the MS–MBA program at UT Knoxville. Continue reading Alumni Invention to Help Surgery Patients
Two Residence Halls Renamed for Black Trailblazers
Two residence halls are named for Theotis Robinson and Rita Sanders Geier, two African American trailblazers whose fight for equity and social justice transformed the state’s higher education system and the university. Continue reading Two Residence Halls Renamed for Black Trailblazers
Team Wins Statewide Competition for Fifth Time
For the fifth consecutive year, a team of UTC students has won the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Greater Tennessee Research Challenge. Continue reading Team Wins Statewide Competition for Fifth Time
Bike Share Program Implemented
Two professors established a free bicycle share program on campus to help students, faculty and staff travel across campus and the surrounding community. Continue reading Bike Share Program Implemented
Students Join Community Vaccination
Students and faculty from UTHSC joined to assist in the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations in Memphis. Continue reading Students Join Community Vaccination
Beetle-Mania: Project IDs New Species in Tennessee Valley
A UTC professor uncovered 53 species of beetles never before found in the Tennessee Valley. Continue reading Beetle-Mania: Project IDs New Species in Tennessee Valley
Haslam Family Makes $40 Million Gift
A $40 million gift to the Haslam College of Business aims to elevate its national reputation and mission of developing future leaders. Continue reading Haslam Family Makes $40 Million Gift
UT Martin Introduces BSME
A new Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program began accepting students in the fall 2020 semester. Continue reading UT Martin Introduces BSME
Chancellor Schwab Says UTHSC Has Stood Strong in Face of Pandemic
Chancellor Steve Schwab said the UT Health Science Center is “weathering COVID in a lean but strong fashion.” Continue reading Chancellor Schwab Says UTHSC Has Stood Strong in Face of Pandemic
Alumni, University Supports Students
Notable alumni and supporters made sure students felt the Volunteer spirit through VFL Class Crash, a series of surprise, online class drop-ins. Continue reading Alumni, University Supports Students
Inducted into International Hall of Fame
UTC professor Lyn Miles has been selected as part of the inaugural group of 10 inductees into the international Interspecies Communication Hall of Fame. Continue reading Inducted into International Hall of Fame
Animal Science Graduate Rebuilds Horse Skeleton
A 17-hand tall, fully articulated equine skeleton named Ron will be used as a teaching model in animal science courses. Continue reading Animal Science Graduate Rebuilds Horse Skeleton
UTHSC Prepares COVID-19 Hospital
The 401-bed hospital is in the former Commercial Appeal building in the Memphis Medical District. Continue reading UTHSC Prepares COVID-19 Hospital
UTHSC Marks ‘Year of the Nurse’
2020 has been designated as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife by the World Health Organization. Continue reading UTHSC Marks ‘Year of the Nurse’
Giles Inducted Into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
UT Martin’s first and only director of women’s athletics was announced as a 2020 inductee into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Continue reading Giles Inducted Into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
Allergy App Wins Competition
Senior Kaylin Underwood is developing an app that automatically scans grocery items and tells shoppers whether the item contains an ingredient that could trigger a food allergy. Continue reading Allergy App Wins Competition
A New Generation of Leadership
Donde Plowman was officially recognized as UT Knoxville’s ninth chancellor in an investiture ceremony in November 2019. Continue reading A New Generation of Leadership
T-Shirt Story Goes Viral
This fall, the internet went wild over the story of a Florida fourth grader who created his own UT design for college colors day. Continue reading T-Shirt Story Goes Viral
UTC Chancellor Notes 50-Year Milestone With UT System
Chancellor Steve Angle celebrated the university’s anniversaries, achievements and success before a standing-room only crowd in September. Continue reading UTC Chancellor Notes 50-Year Milestone With UT System
Rocketing Up
UT Martin’s rocket team members show off their entry in an international competition. Continue reading Rocketing Up
College of Pharmacy Expands Nashville Campus
College of Pharmacy leaders and students celebrate the opening of a larger space to learn. Continue reading College of Pharmacy Expands Nashville Campus
Ninth Chancellor Appointed
Donde Plowman has returned to UT Knoxville to serve as the campus’ ninth chancellor. Continue reading Ninth Chancellor Appointed