From the President

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From the President

Mindful of Tennessee’s Health

UT faculty, clinicians and students advance brain health through research, education and care, strengthening Tennessee communities and preparing tomorrow’s workforce.

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From the President

Wellness That Reaches Every Tennessean

Across the University of Tennessee System, wellness efforts support communities statewide by improving healthcare access, financial security, education, and overall quality of life.

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From the President

Finding Answers that Make an Impact

At the University of Tennessee System, research means finding answers to the toughest problems facing our state, country and world.

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From the President

The Power of Taking a Chance

As we celebrated 9,652 new graduates this May, we were reminded that every bold step begins with a choice. Each diploma represents a student who made an intentional decision to pursue a better future.

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From the President

Turning Bold Ideas into Lasting Impact

UT System President Randy Boyd reflects on the challenges and triumphs from a lifelong journey and career driven by entrepreneurship.

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From the President

At UT, Public Service is More Than a Mission

At UT, public service is more than a mission—it's a calling. It is at the heart of what makes us a dynamic force for good across Tennessee.

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From the President

A Future Driven by Research and Innovation

UT's research advances health, energy, and technology, addressing critical issues and positioning Tennessee as a global leader in innovation and discovery.

UT System President Randy Boyd at an agricultural research and education center.
From the President

Growing for Tennessee

Growth is about impact—harnessing the power of education, research and outreach to address our state’s most pressing challenges.

UT System President Randy Boyd reads to Union Grove Elementary School second graders in 2022.
From the President

The Stories We Share

Stories have the power to inspire, teach and connect us, and they play a vital role in shaping our understanding of the world and each other.

UT System President Randy Boyd speaks to high school students on his yearly UT Promise Tour.
From the President

A Ladder Up

Listen to this story Education stands as the grand equalizer, providing a ladder up for every individual to reach for his or her highest potential. It continues to endure as ... Read more

The general store in Fruitvale opened and operated for many years by UT System Randy Boyd's family.
From the President

Building from Home Base

Whether through families born or chosen, students build strength and resilience into our communities and society. A nurturing environment provides space for growth, helps students excel academically and fosters belonging that contributes to overall well-being.

UT System President Randy Boyd speaks to UT Knoxville Air Force ROTC cadets before an early morning run.
From the President

Veterans Create Lasting Impact

Our campuses and institutes across the state go above and beyond to support and honor those who have selflessly served (and continue to serve) our country.

At UT, research moves out from laboratories and classrooms and into the streets. UT Chattanooga Chancellor Steve Angle, left, and UT System President Randy Boyd, second from left, learn from Mina Sartipi, right, founding director of the UTC’s Center for Urban Informatics and Progress. Her research focuses on data-driven approaches to tackle smart city applications, such as traffic flow and electricity delivery.
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UT Changes Lives Through Research

The University of Tennessee is no stranger to this pursuit of knowledge—the impact is evident across the state and even the world.

UT President Randy Boyd reads You Can't Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime to children during a Money Week class about financial literacy. Photo By Sam Thomas
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UT Tackles Challenges

The UT System, with its statewide presence, people, expertise, resources and influence, is uniquely positioned to tackle grand challenges.

UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver and UT President Randy Boyd are photographed in front of the “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural in Sharon. Since 2019, the University of Tennessee has been painting canvases across the state to remind passersby of UT’s presence in all 95 counties. To find mural locations or to nominate a space, visit https://everywhere.tennessee.edu/murals/. Photo By Sam Thomas
From the President

Art Imitates Life

The arts and humanities enrich our lives while providing the foundations on which we stand.

UT System President Randy Boyd, center, and UT AgResearch Dean Hongwei Xin, right, with assistant professor of entomology Jennifer Tsuruda and a bee colony at the Organic Farming and Gardening Field Day.
From the President

UT Helps Tennessee Farmers Feed the World

Good food brings good people together.

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Working Together to Solve our Greatest Research Challenges

Advancing the frontiers of knowledge creates a more just, prosperous and sustainable future through research, scholarship and creative work.

UT President Randy Boyd speaks to UT Knoxville ROTC cadets.
From the President

The Value of Values

Accomplishments do not happen without core values.

Randy Boyd wears a UT extension shirt and stands along a walking path at UT Gardens in Knoxville
From the President

Working to Make Our Trails Better

As a land-grant institution, UT’s mission is to leave our state in a better place.

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Be One UT

Values should underscore the “why” in what a successful organization does and provide guidance day in and day out.

Randy Boyd tells a joke on a stage as two seated men laugh
From the President

Diverse as One

As president of the UT System, one of my main goals is to make the university a strong and welcoming community for everyone.

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From the President

Lighting the Way in Innovation

A spark – that moment when two objects collide to create a catalyst for brilliant illumination.

Randy Boyd delivers the State of UT address on stage
From the President

A message from the President

These are the times that will define our decade and define each of us forever.

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