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MTAS Wraps up 75th Anniversary Celebration

The UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) held three events across the state to celebrate its 75th anniversary.

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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…

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FIFA Delegation Visits UT for World Cup 2026 Turf Research

FIFA delegates toured UT’s turf research facility, working with UTIA and Michigan State to create natural grass pitches for the…

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UTC senior wins Gold at Olympics

UTC’s Olivia Reeves wins gold in weightlifting at the Paris Olympics, breaking an Olympic record and making history for the…

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UT Southern Unveils New Branding

UT Southern launched their refreshed Firehawks branding with new signage and artwork, fostering a stronger sense of community and school…

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Lee, Mumpower visit UTM

Gov. Bill Lee and Comptroller Mumpower toured UT Martin, meeting with university leaders, deans, and students during their campus visit.

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Dental Clinic in Kingsport Celebrates Opening with Floss-Cutting Ceremony

Community leaders, partners and supporters celebrate the opening of the Kingsport Dental Clinic, expanding dental care in Appalachian Highlands.

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UT Veterinary Experts Perform Cataract Surgery on Famous Eagle Challenger

The UT College of Veterinary Medicine successfully performed cataract surgery on Challenger, the nation's most famous bald eagle ambassador.

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Leadership Training Program Launched for Agriculture and Forestry Industries

TAFLP is an 18-month leadership program with industry trips, networking, and development for agriculture and forestry professionals.

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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.

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UTK tops Attendance Records

UT Knoxville topped national attendance records across football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball events during the 2023-24 season.

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UT Chattanooga's McKenzie Arena filled with graduating students during the spring 2024 commencement ceremony.

UTC’s Roundhouse Rocked Commencement

For the first time since 2019, commencement ceremonies at UT Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena were held without restraints.

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UTS Seniors Leave Lasting Legacy

On graduation day at UT Southern, 56 seniors donned red and orange cords showing they participated in the Senior Giving…

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UTM Aero Team Shines

The UT Martin aero engineering team took fifth place at the 2023-24 Society of Automotive Engineers Aero Design Competition.

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UTHSC Giving Day Surpasses Donor Goal

The fourth annual UT Health Science Center Giving Day surpassed the goal of 1,000 donors in 24 hours.

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UTIA College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Paul J. Plummer.

Alumnus Returns as UTCVM Dean

UT graduate Paul J. Plummer returns to the university as dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

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TPGI Graduates Sharpen Their Leadership Skills

55 state employees recently graduated from the Tennessee Government Professionals Institute, an initiative for emerging leaders by the Naifeh Center.

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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.

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Partnerships for a Greater Tennessee

The College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies meets with industry leaders student employment preparation.

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From left, UTC Vice Chancellor for Access and Engagement Stacy Lightfoot, Bernice King, Ilyasah Shabazz and UTC Student Government Association President Chamyra Teasley participate in UTC MLK Day 2024.

UTC Celebrates MLK Day

UT Chattanooga celebrates MLK Day with daughters of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.

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UTS Vice Chancellor of Advancement Evan Beech, UTS Interim Chancellor Linda Martin and UT System President Randy Boyd.

Martin continues as Interim Chancellor

UT Southern Interim Chancellor Linda Martin has agreed to extend her leadership role through the 2024-2025 academic year.

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Yancy Freeman congratulates Hal Bynum on earning his UT Martin degree during Freeman’s first commencement as chancellor. Looking on is Philip Acree Cavalier, provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs.

Freeman Presides Over First Commencement

Yancy Freeman presided over his first UT Martin commencement ceremonies as chancellor Dec. 9 at the Kathleen and Tom Elam…

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UTHSC College of Medicine and Shelby County leadership celebrate the opening of ShelbyCares.

UTHSC opens new health Facility

Leaders of the College of Medicine and Shelby County government celebrated the opening of a new community health and wellness…

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