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.
Finding Answers that Make an Impact
At the University of Tennessee System, research means finding answers to the toughest problems facing our state, country and world.
Research Foundation Ranks Among Top For Patents
The UT Research Foundation earned the No. 71 spot on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024 list published by the National Academy of Inventors.
Celebrating 90 years of Innovation
This year the UT Research Foundation celebrates 90 years of pioneering innovation and transforming ideas into impactful products.
The President’s Mussel
UT President Estabrook’s discovery of a new mussel species in the 1800s highlights the university's legacy of research and scientific discovery.
A Future Driven by Research and Innovation
UT's research advances health, energy, and technology, addressing critical issues and positioning Tennessee as a global leader in innovation and discovery.
Women Philanthropists Award Grants
This year, the alliance has approved five projects for a total of $40,854 in support for the 2024-2025 Giving Circle Grant cycle.
Scholl Selected as UT-ORII Executive Director
In April, David Sholl was named the executive director of the University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute.
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.
UT Promise Access Increases
The University of Tennessee System plans to extend the qualifying income level for UT Promise scholarship recipients to $75,000 from $60,000 (adjusted gross income).
UT, Syracuse Explore Higher-Education Opportunities for Military-Affiliated Students
UT and Syracuse University co-hosted a summit to explore how collaboration between higher-education institutions and the federal government can better support military-connected students.
UT Changes Lives Through Research
The University of Tennessee is no stranger to this pursuit of knowledge—the impact is evident across the state and even the world.
Making An Impact
The UT Research Foundation moves ideas and discoveries by faculty, staff and students from the laboratories and classrooms to the marketplace.
Funding the Future, Contributing to Communities
Thanks to the generosity of alumni and donors, the University of Tennessee transforms dollars into opportunities for its researchers and students.
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.
Interns Serving
Six UT Martin students served as legislative interns during the spring semester.
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.
Working Together to Solve our Greatest Research Challenges
Advancing the frontiers of knowledge creates a more just, prosperous and sustainable future through research, scholarship and creative work.
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.
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.
Record Enrollment Set
The UT Board of Trustees celebrated new enrollment records during its annual fall meeting.
