The Great Equalizer
Education is the great equalizer and is the route to change lives, which then change communities and our state.
A message from the interim president
I am thankful for the role our campuses and institutes play in preparing the next generation of servicemen and women, as well as assisting our veterans once they transition from service to civilian life.
A message from the interim president
UT Promise is an opportunity for UT to take a lead role in ensuring students can achieve their dreams of obtaining an undergraduate college degree.
A message from the president
The opioid epidemic is a problem of such complexity and consequence that it will require all we can do to overcome it. But we’re not in it alone.
Up Close with Joe DiPietro
Learn a few of the lesser known facts about the University of Tennessee's 25th president.
A message from the president
As the UT alumni family and all its future generations go on, Tennessee Alumnus will continue serving as a bridge connecting you, me and the university’s proud past and exciting future.
A message from the president
Whether on behalf of the university or on their own initiative, members of the UT team make a difference every day across the state and around the world.
A Message from the President
Approximately 370,000 UT alumni impact their communities, their states, and the nation. Your lives are our success stories.
In Memoriam, Pat Head Summitt
I am privileged to be associated with the university that benefited from its long association with Coach Summitt.
It’s Tassel Time in Tennessee
After 20 years and watching tens of thousands turn the tassels, I still appreciate what a milestone moment graduation is.
President’s Message: Prepare for Impact
In five years, our statewide university system has produced 55,000 new college graduates, performed $9.2 billion in research and conducted outreach with 5 million participants.
Educate, Discover, Connect
When talking about the impact of the University of Tennessee, I often use the phrase “educate, discover and connect.” There are hundreds of examples of UT faculty, staff and students fulfilling that mission every day.
Don’t count us out
Photo: On a challenge from Brad Lampley, a trustee and UT Knoxville alum, President Joe DiPietro took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in August in front of the Institute of ... Read more
President’s Message
As a frequent traveler across the state, I have experienced the unique and different personalities of each campus and institute. These places and their people are our biggest assets.
