
Changing Futures in Rural Schools
Amanda Hardin will never forget the high school student sitting across from her. For years the student struggled—exhausted from trying to fit in, constantly feeling like something was wrong with her.

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.

Pioneering Research Excellence
The UT Knoxville Tickle College of Engineering received a $20 million U.S. Department of Energy grant for the IMPACT project.

Expanding Business
UT Chattanooga officials broke ground on an 81,000-square-foot expansion to the Gary W. Rollins College of Business Fletcher Hall in March.

Student Life Opportunities
UT Southern is enhancing student experiences with the establishment of two new unrestricted endowments dedicated to student life.

Call Me MiSTER Donation
UTM's Call Me MiSTER program was presented with a $5,000 donation on behalf of the Crystal Renee Hayslett Foundation.

Renovation Grand Opening
UTHSC’s Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology held a opening ceremony in October for its renovated space at the UT Conference Center in Knoxville.

College Dean Selected
David White is the newly appointed dean of the UTIA Herbert College of Agriculture.

Advocate for Change
UT Chattanooga senior Mateo Jimenez discovered his passion during community service work outside of UTC: broadband access for underserved communities.

“Find Your UT” Tour Inspires Students Across Tennessee
UT System President Randy Boyd concluded the 2024 "Find Your UT" tour, visiting 14 high schools to share opportunities available at the UT System's five campuses.

Partnerships for a Stronger Tennessee
The Vol community united to support those impacted by Hurricane Helene, including fundraising and providing disaster veterinary services.

McKnight Honored at White House Event
UTC Center for Wellbeing Director Megan McKnight, along with nearly 250 others, was honored at the White House for efforts to prevent drug overdoses.

UTS Hosts Successful AgDay Event
UT Southern recently hosted its first Agriculture and Natural Resources Day, celebrating the region's rich agricultural and ecological landscape.

UTM Enrollment Grows
UT Martin enrollment for the fall 2024 semester reached 7,507 students, the highest enrollment at the university since 2012.

Crayfish and Katydids
Shanna Hanes and some of her students at UT Southern have embarked on a mission to clean up Giles County streams.

Fueling An Obsession
Blowing a hole in the roof of his childhood home fueled a passion that 99-year-old George Schweitzer continues to share with others: chemistry.

Free to Think
Jim Fieser launched the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy in 1995, now boasting over 900 peer-reviewed articles and 7 million global visitors monthly.

Setting Records
The UT System celebrates record-breaking enrollment figures while peer institutions grapple with fluctuating numbers.

Creating Access
UT Knoxville continues enhancing campus capacity to support academics, research, and the Volunteer experience.

How Does Your Garden Grow?
The ranks of master gardeners continue to grow across Tennessee, spreading horticultural knowledge.

Leading Through Networking
The Ingram Scholars program provides an opportunity for exemplary UT Southern students to help their communities while networking with local leaders.

Growing Her Dream
UTK alumna Jill Joyce never thought she would be where she is now: seated next to a student, helping him learn statistics.
