UT Martin Introduces BSME
A new Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program began accepting students in the fall 2020 semester.
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.”
Record Enrollment Set
The UT Board of Trustees celebrated new enrollment records during its annual fall meeting.
New Teaching/Learning Hub for CVM
Construction crews broke ground in October 2020 for an extension to the UT College of Veterinary Medicine.
IPS Receives USDA Grants
IPS will offer two new training and technical assistance programs in 2021 with help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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.
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.
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.
UTHSC Prepares COVID-19 Hospital
The 401-bed hospital is in the former Commercial Appeal building in the Memphis Medical District.
UTIA Faculty Receive Recognition for Outstanding Service
Among our celebrated agriculture faculty are Susan Hamilton, David Kirkpatrick and Karen Armsey.
Naifeh Center Program Moves Online for First Time
For the first time in the the Tennessee Government Management Institute's 20-year history, the program was all virtual this year.
Six Faculty and Staff Recognized with 2020 President’s Awards
Award recipients champion research, diversity and inclusion and embody excellence throughout the UT System.
UTIA to Lead UT System One Health Initiative
The One Health Initiative focuses on research collaborations to address animal and environmental health issues that also may have implications for human populations.
UTHSC Marks ‘Year of the Nurse’
2020 has been designated as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife by the World Health Organization.
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.
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.
A New Generation of Leadership
Donde Plowman was officially recognized as UT Knoxville’s ninth chancellor in an investiture ceremony in November 2019.
Government Employees Earn Certified Public Manager Designation
In just its second year, the Tennessee CPM program had 25 participants.
Boyd Announces UT Promise Mentor Recruitment
UT President Randy Boyd announced UT Promise scholarship students will be paired with mentors who help guide students through the transition to university life and beyond. Boyd was the first to sign up as a UT Promise mentor.
UT Kicks Off UT Promise Endowment Campaign
The goal of UT Promise is to make higher education even more accessible and affordable for Tennessee students.
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.
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.
Rocketing Up
UT Martin’s rocket team members show off their entry in an international competition.
