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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.

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Record Enrollment Set

The UT Board of Trustees celebrated new enrollment records during its annual fall meeting.

Peyton Manning on a Zoom screen grid with UTK students
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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.

Donde Plowman speaks at a podium flanked by UT officials in academic regalia
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A New Generation of Leadership

Donde Plowman was officially recognized as UT Knoxville’s ninth chancellor in an investiture ceremony in November 2019.

The Rock at UT painted orange with what looks like a white paper with a hand drawn UT design pinned to it
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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.

Donde Plowman
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Ninth Chancellor Appointed

Donde Plowman has returned to UT Knoxville to serve as the campus’ ninth chancellor.

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UT’s Economic Impact Tops $9 Billion

The University of Tennessee announced an estimated economic impact of $9.094 billion across the state for fiscal year 2017.

researchers at UTK
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Record Year for Research

UT Knoxville researchers set a record for fiscal year 2018.

First-generation college students gather at the Rock for a celebration.
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First-Generation Students Honored

On Nov. 8, the Knoxville campus joined in the celebration of National First-Generation College Student Day.

Amelia Earhart circa 1936
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Earhart Findings Obtain Widespread Media Attention

A UT researcher’s conclusion about remains found on a remote South Pacific island made headlines around the world this spring.

An attendee of the grand opening of the UT Knoxville Veterans Resource Center salutes the flag.
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Veterans Resource Center Opens

The new center provides student veterans with a place to study, socialize and find access to various campus services.

Strong Hall, framed by orange and white ribbons and balloons
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Campus Kicks Off $1.1 Billion Campaign

UT Knoxville launched its $1.1 billion Join the Journey campaign with a kickoff celebration on Sept. 22.

Al Roker hosts the Today Show at Neyland Stadium during a world recordbreaking event on March 29, 2017.
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Vols Break World Record

Thanks to the participation of 4,223 volunteers, UT Knoxville set the Guinness World Record title for the largest human letter on March 29.

Beverly Davenport
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Chancellor Davenport Takes Over

Beverly Davenport took office Feb. 15 as the eighth chancellor of UT Knoxville.

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Tickle Engineering Named

The Tickle College of Engineering is the second college in the Knoxville campus’s 222-year history to be named for an alumnus and benefactor.