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.
UT System Announces Record Enrollment Numbers
University of Tennessee System achieved record enrollment growth in 2025, with higher retention, increased degrees awarded, and sustained momentum toward its 2030 student success goals.
Everywhere You Look, UT Hits Milestone
The Everywhere You Look, UT mural campaign, which is painting its way across Tennessee, reached a milestone this summer of 70 murals now complete in 64 counties.
Research Foundation Ranks Among Top For Patents
The UT Research Foundation earned the No. 71 spot on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024 list published by the National Academy of Inventors.
UT: Stronger than Ever
UT System President Randy Boyd delivered the 2025 State of the University, celebrating milestones, growth, and UT’s expanding impact statewide.
“Find Your UT” Tour Inspires Students Across Tennessee
UT System President Randy Boyd concluded the 2024 "Find Your UT" tour, visiting 14 high schools to share opportunities available at the UT System's five campuses.
UTORII Hires Researchers to lead Research Initiatives
UT-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute is ahead of schedule to hire 100 innovators, advancing joint research and innovation at UT and ORNL by 2030.
Scholl Selected as UT-ORII Executive Director
In April, David Sholl was named the executive director of the University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute.
Grow Your Own Awarded $1.8 Million grant
The Tennessee Grow Your Own Center received a $1.8 million grant to enhance the teacher talent development pipeline.
Record Enrollment Celebrated
The UT System saw all-time record enrollment this fall with 58,726 students enrolled in the System's five campuses.
UT Promise Access Increases
The University of Tennessee System plans to extend the qualifying income level for UT Promise scholarship recipients to $75,000 from $60,000 (adjusted gross income).
UT, Syracuse Explore Higher-Education Opportunities for Military-Affiliated Students
UT and Syracuse University co-hosted a summit to explore how collaboration between higher-education institutions and the federal government can better support military-connected students.
Mural Campaign Reaches 35 Sites
The University of Tennessee System’s “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural campaign added Hamblen County to its growing list of locations with a barn in Talbott.
Interns Serving
Six UT Martin students served as legislative interns during the spring semester.
First Lady Visits UT, Praises ‘Grow Your Own’ Collaboration
First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited UT Knoxville in September to recognize Tennessee’s Grow Your Own teacher pipeline program.
Latimer-Smith Building Dedicated
The $65 million, 120,000-square-foot, three-story building will house the departments of chemistry and physics, computer science, engineering, mathematics and statistics, and the pre-professional health sciences program.
Historic Investiture Held
Peter Buckley has been formally installed as the 11th chancellor of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
UT Board of Trustees Approves Zero Percent Tuition Increase
The UT Board of Trustees has once again approved an across-the-board, zero percent tuition increase for its campuses across the state.
In-State Tuition Offered for Military- Affiliated Students
Military-affiliated students will soon be able to attend a UT institution of choice at the in-state tuition rate, thanks to a recently approved UT System proposal.
Mural Campaign Expands
Throughout November and December 2021, “Everywhere you look, UT” mural campaign has expanded its reach with the addition of five new murals across southern middle and northeastern Tennessee.
“Everywhere you look, UT” Tour Highlights Statewide Impact
In August 2021, UT System President Randy Boyd embarked on a mission to celebrate UT’s involvement across the state.
Growing a Startup Community
The new Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator will work with 30 startups over the next three years that use clean energy, artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity, digital currency, 5G and other innovations to transform society.
UT Board of Trustees Receives Award
The UT Board of Trustees was selected to receive the 2021 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership by the premier organization representing higher education governing boards.
