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News and Updates

UT System Highlights Growth, Workforce Impact and 2030 Vision

President Randy Boyd’s 2026 address highlighted UT momentum in student success, research and workforce development and introduced a strategic plan through 2030.

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UT System Announces Record Enrollment Numbers

University of Tennessee System achieved record enrollment growth in 2025, with higher retention, increased degrees awarded, and sustained momentum toward its 2030 student success goals.

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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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UT: Stronger than Ever

UT System President Randy Boyd delivered the 2025 State of the University, celebrating milestones, growth, and UT’s expanding impact statewide.

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IPS Training Programs Help State Officials Work Better, Smarter

For years, IPS agencies have offered training opportunities to help state and municipal officials like Gary Behler get off to a strong start and do their jobs better.

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Growing UT

The University of Tennessee's statewide growth fuels projects to modernize and expand facilities across it's campuses.

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Grow Your Own Awarded $1.8 Million grant

The Tennessee Grow Your Own Center received a $1.8 million grant to enhance the teacher talent development pipeline.

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Making An Impact

The UT Research Foundation moves ideas and discoveries by faculty, staff and students from the laboratories and classrooms to the marketplace.

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Grand Challenges

Manufacturing Renaissance

If the manufacturing industry were a brick-and-mortar building, the sign on its window would read “help wanted.” UT Knoxville, however, would be lined up outside the door.

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News and Updates

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.

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Finding a Better Way

A class at UT Martin leads to a patent.

Entrepreneurs Can Dream Bigger
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Entrepreneurs Can Dream Bigger

Charlie and Moll Anderson support UT Knoxville's entrepreneurship center and scholarships for single parents.