Reduced-Credit Undergraduate Degree Moves Toward Implementation
The UT Board of Trustees approved a framework enabling campuses to develop reduced-credit undergraduate degrees that lower costs, shorten completion time and support Tennessee’s high-demand workforce needs.
Impactful Generosity
A historic $130 million gift from Dee and Jimmy Haslam will advance student success, faculty recruitment and scholarships at UT Knoxville and the Haslam College of Business.
UTC Alumnus A. Hamid Andalib Returns to Teach
Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient and UTC alumnus A. Hamid Andalib will teach entrepreneurship at the Gary W. Rollins College of Business beginning spring 2027.
UT Southern, Tennessee 4-H Offer Scholarship
UT Southern has joined the Tennessee 4-H Horizon Award Scholarship program, creating $1,000 scholarship opportunities for eligible senior Level 1 state project winners.
Public Health Degree Comes to Regional Centers
Beginning in fall 2026, UT Martin will offer its public health concentration at all six regional centers, expanding access to health and human performance degree pathways.
$4 Million Commitment Helps Expand Health Hubs Statewide
UT Health Sciences and UnitedHealth Group are expanding the neighborhood health hub network to provide free screenings, health education and workforce development programs in medically underserved communities.
Go Team Mascots!
More than 30 organizations joined a College of Veterinary Medicine symposium to share practices that support the welfare of live-animal mascots and their handlers across collegiate and professional sports.
CTAS Awards Scholarships to Detective for National Forensic Academy
Detective Matt Johnson of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office received a CTAS scholarship to advance his forensic investigation skills at the National Forensic Academy this year.
Mural Campaign Expands to Cheatham County
Shearon Construction added an Everywhere You Look, UT mural to a preserved barn in Cheatham County, marking the campaign’s 70th Tennessee county.
UTK Celebrates Milestones
UT Knoxville opened a forensic lab, named its new business building for Randy Boyd and introduced Smokey XII to the Volunteer family.
UTC Builds Momentum
UTC’s Join the Momentum event showcased $460 million in campus investments and celebrated progress on the future Kennedy Health Sciences Building.
Investiture Marks Momentum, Future Vision
UT Southern celebrated Chancellor Melinda Arnold’s investiture, highlighting progress, student success, community engagement and a workforce-focused vision for the university’s future.
UTM Students Help Classmate
UT Martin helped Dyersburg High students refine an accessibility device so a middle school student who uses a wheelchair can throw a dodgeball.
$350 Million Building to Transform Medical Education
Tennessee approved $311 million for a new UT Health Science Center College of Medicine building to expand enrollment and strengthen the state’s health care workforce.
Attend Ag Day in October
UT Ag Day returns Oct. 2 with exhibits, a petting area, UT Gardens activities and an evening dinner honoring outstanding agricultural leaders.
IPS Studies Drones as First Responders
Cities and counties across Tennessee are exploring how unmanned aircraft systems can strengthen police, fire and emergency management operations.
UT System Highlights Growth, Workforce Impact and 2030 Vision
President Randy Boyd’s 2026 address highlighted UT momentum in student success, research and workforce development and introduced a strategic plan through 2030.
Jenny Boyd Theatre Dedicated
UT Knoxville dedicated the new 300-seat Jenny Boyd Theatre, funded by the Boyd family, on the former Carousel Theatre site.
RAIL Assists Schools
UTC’s RAIL System gives rural districts free access to student assessment tools, saving $22,000 and strengthening developmental, learning and behavioral evaluations.
UT Southern Connects Academics, Workforce
Chancellor Melinda Arnold met employers across Southern Middle Tennessee to align academic programs with workforce needs, internships, training and long-term partnerships.
Gibson County Partnership Announced
A new partnership with UT Martin and TCAT Jackson expands dual enrollment, helping Gibson County students earn college credits and career-focused options.
State Awards $7.4 Million in Rural Health Grants
Commissioner John Dunn visited UTHSC to present rural health grants and spotlight major TDH initiatives expanding care and access statewide.
Milan No-Till Field Day Returns
Milan No-Till returns July 23 for its 34th year, highlighting no-till conservation and precision agriculture at UT AgResearch in Milan.
