Leading Ladies
Recent graduates Fayth Dennis and Clare Jones became UT Southern’s first dramatic arts students to complete the newly configured fine arts degree.
UTAA Announces Faculty, Staff Award Winners
The UT Alumni Association’s annual awards recognize outstanding faculty and staff for excellence in teaching, professorship and public service across the UT System.
UTK Celebrates Milestones
UT Knoxville opened a forensic lab, named its new business building for Randy Boyd and introduced Smokey XII to the Volunteer family.
Investiture Marks Momentum, Future Vision
UT Southern celebrated Chancellor Melinda Arnold’s investiture, highlighting progress, student success, community engagement and a workforce-focused vision for the university’s future.
UTM Students Help Classmate
UT Martin helped Dyersburg High students refine an accessibility device so a middle school student who uses a wheelchair can throw a dodgeball.
$350 Million Building to Transform Medical Education
Tennessee approved $311 million for a new UT Health Science Center College of Medicine building to expand enrollment and strengthen the state’s health care workforce.
Access for a Better Life
UT Knoxville’s KLASS Center provides autism evaluations and guidance, plus PASS and FUTURE programs that build independence and college success.
The Reshaping Brain
UT Knoxville neuroscientist Keerthi Krishnan studies how genes influence brain plasticity, linking experience-driven change to neurological disease mechanisms.
Brain Computer
UT Martin student Seth Hatchett researches brain imaging and neurotechnology to improve brain-computer interfaces and support people with neurological disorders.
Hitting Her Target
UT Southern alumna Eden Samson links championship clay target shooting to special education teaching, using focus and adaptability to reach each student.
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.
Path to Neuroscience Excellence
In 1985, the University of Tennessee System created a multidisciplinary Neuroscience Center of Excellence to address the growing complexity of brain research and the need for collaboration across disciplines.
Training Tennesseans to Treat Tennesseans
Everyone has a different reason for choosing a career path. Mine began with my father’s stroke when I was in the eighth grade.
Jenny Boyd Theater Dedicated
UT Knoxville dedicated the new 300-seat Jenny Boyd Theatre, funded by the Boyd family, on the former Carousel Theatre site.
RAIL Assists Schools
UTC’s RAIL System gives rural districts free access to student assessment tools, saving $22,000 and strengthening developmental, learning and behavioral evaluations.
UT Southern Connects Academics, Workforce
Chancellor Melinda Arnold met employers across Southern Middle Tennessee to align academic programs with workforce needs, internships, training and long-term partnerships.
Gibson County Partnership Announced
A new partnership with UT Martin and TCAT Jackson expands dual enrollment, helping Gibson County students earn college credits and career-focused options.
State Awards $7.4 Million in Rural Health Grants
Commissioner John Dunn visited UTHSC to present rural health grants and spotlight major TDH initiatives expanding care and access statewide.
Building Student Success
UT Knoxville applies the PERMA well-being model to personalize student success, building confidence, resilience and purpose through strengths-based tools and supportive campus programs.
Botanical Photography of Alan Heilman
The botanical photography of Alan Heilman preserves a UT Knoxville professor’s lifelong passion for plants, blending scientific expertise and artistic detail through carefully curated images.
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.
UTK Alumni Generosity
UT Knoxville advanced student success through major philanthropy, a new nursing facility, and innovative residence halls expanding academic, healthcare and campus life opportunities.
UTM Begins 125th Anniversary Celebration
UT Martin launched its 125th anniversary celebration with a formal campus ceremony honoring its history, leadership, and lasting impact in West Tennessee.
