Mural Campaign Reaches 35 Sites
The University of Tennessee System’s “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural campaign added Hamblen County to its growing list of locations with a barn in Talbott. Continue reading Mural Campaign Reaches 35 Sites
Category: System News
First Lady Visits UT, Praises ‘Grow Your Own’ Collaboration
First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited UT Knoxville in September to recognize Tennessee’s Grow Your Own teacher pipeline program.
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UT Board of Trustees Approves Zero Percent Tuition Increase
The UT Board of Trustees has once again approved an across-the-board, zero percent tuition increase for its campuses across the state. Continue reading UT Board of Trustees Approves Zero Percent Tuition Increase
In-State Tuition Offered for Military- Affiliated Students
Military-affiliated students will soon be able to attend a UT institution of choice at the in-state tuition rate, thanks to a recently approved UT System proposal. Continue reading In-State Tuition Offered for Military- Affiliated Students
Mural Campaign Expands
Throughout November and December 2021, “Everywhere you look, UT” mural campaign has expanded its reach with the addition of five new murals across southern middle and northeastern Tennessee. Continue reading Mural Campaign Expands
“Everywhere you look, UT” Tour Highlights Statewide Impact
In August 2021, UT System President Randy Boyd embarked on a mission to celebrate UT’s involvement across the state. Continue reading “Everywhere you look, UT” Tour Highlights Statewide Impact
Growing a Startup Community
The new Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator will work with 30 startups over the next three years that use clean energy, artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity, digital currency, 5G and other innovations to transform society. Continue reading Growing a Startup Community
UT Board of Trustees Receives Award
The UT Board of Trustees was selected to receive the 2021 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership by the premier organization representing higher education governing boards. Continue reading UT Board of Trustees Receives Award
Record Enrollment Set
The UT Board of Trustees celebrated new enrollment records during its annual fall meeting. Continue reading Record Enrollment Set
Six Faculty and Staff Recognized with 2020 President’s Awards
Award recipients champion research, diversity and inclusion and embody excellence throughout the UT System. Continue reading Six Faculty and Staff Recognized with 2020 President’s Awards
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. Continue reading Boyd Announces UT Promise Mentor Recruitment
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. Continue reading UT Kicks Off UT Promise Endowment Campaign
Board Approves Partnerships
At the annual UT Board of Trustees meeting, the board approved resolutions to strengthen collaboration between UT Knoxville and UTIA, and to create a new Oak Ridge Institute at the University of Tennessee. Continue reading Board Approves Partnerships
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. Continue reading UT’s Economic Impact Tops $9 Billion
Learning to Lead
Eighteen faculty and staff members, representing each UT campus and institute are participating in an intensive, 12-month training program designed to prepare internal candidates for senior leadership roles. Continue reading Learning to Lead
UT Ranked Among Best in World for Patents
The UT Research Foundation was granted 25 patents in 2017. Continue reading UT Ranked Among Best in World for Patents
University Launches Marketing Campaign
Where in Tennessee can you go to find the presence or impact of the UT system? Continue reading University Launches Marketing Campaign
Tennessee Alumnus Wins Top Honors
The Tennessee Alumnus took top honors at the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education District III awards in Atlanta in February. Continue reading Tennessee Alumnus Wins Top Honors
Tennessee Alumnus Turns 100
More than 150 alumni and friends gathered in October to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Tennessee Alumnus magazine. Continue reading Tennessee Alumnus Turns 100
Historic Low Tuition Increase for Third Year
Tuition increases for the current academic year 2017-2018 are history-making for being held to 1.8 percent. The increase is the lowest since 1984 and marks three consecutive years of increases at or below 3 percent—a first since the UT system was established in 1968. Continue reading Historic Low Tuition Increase for Third Year
State of the University: We Are One
Tennessee is in the midst of historic transformation that one day will be seen as a time when the state took a great leap forward. Continue reading State of the University: We Are One
New Executives Join DiPietro’s Cabinet
Tonjanita Johnson, David Miller, and David Golden have all been named to executive positions in the UT System Administration. Continue reading New Executives Join DiPietro’s Cabinet