Education

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Grand Challenges

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.

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News and Updates

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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News and Updates

Pioneering Research Excellence

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

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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.

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News and Updates

Student Life Opportunities

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

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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.

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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.

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News and Updates

College Dean Selected

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

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Advocate for Change

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

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From the President

At UT, Public Service is More Than a Mission

At UT, public service is more than a mission—it's a calling. It is at the heart of what makes us a dynamic force for good across Tennessee.

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News and Updates

“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.

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News and Updates

Partnerships for a Stronger Tennessee

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

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News and Updates

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.

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News and Updates

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.

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News and Updates

UTM Enrollment Grows

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

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Crayfish and Katydids

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

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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.

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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.

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Setting Records

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

The university community celebrated the groundbreaking of two new residential communities slated to welcome students in the fall of 2025.
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Creating Access

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

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

The ranks of master gardeners continue to grow across Tennessee, spreading horticultural knowledge.

Ingram Scholars 2024 (second year) From left: Jay Carroll, Lincoln County; Colin Cheplen, Giles County; Aaliyah Dunavant, Lawrence County; Paige Stiles, Marshall County; Mercie Ashmore, Lewis County; Bibi Crane, Maury County; Pat Ford, director.
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Leading Through Networking

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

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Grand Challenges

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.