
Tennessee Foreign Language Institute Joins UT
Under this new arrangement, the center will tailor its mission to providing language services to state and local government entities…

Naifeh Center Trains THEC Leaders
A two-year leadership academy encourages lifelong learning for and provides opportunities for professional growth.

To Be an Optimist
To succeed in the business world, you need to be an optimist. At least, that’s what one UT alumnus says.…

LEIC Trains Campus Investigators
In 2016, Tennessee legislators approached the LEIC to expand their training on investigating domestic violence and sexual assault to help…

IPS Launches Strategic Plan
The results of three planning meetings and four listening sessions across the state shaped a new strategic plan that will…

Firefighting Teamwork
Mutual aid is ensured by IPS planning, and provides resources beyond the means of any single fire department.

IPS Agencies Welcome Women in Public Service
More than 100 women from across Tennessee, representing different positions in state and local government, attended the annual Women in…

Historic Timeline and Memorable Moments: 1917 – 2017
Noteworthy, events, people and moments from the past century

Stop Domestic Violence
The UT Law Enforcement Innovation Center provided domestic violence and sexual assault training throughout the state.

Made in Tennessee
UT's Center for Industrial Services launched an initiative in 2013 to highlight in-state businesses and manufacturers.

Block Party for New Neighbors
In partnership with the UT Foundation, the Institute for Public Service hosted a neighborhood block party at IPS’ new offices…

Zipping Along for 50 Years
Robert Kwasnik admits that, when he tells people what he does, he doesn’t always receive a warm response.

New Vice President Leading UT Institute for Public Service
Longtime UT Extension executive Herb Byrd III became UT system vice president for public service, leading the statewide Institute for…

New Home in Knoxville
The Institute for Public Service and one of its agencies relocated their offices to the Mechanicsville area of Knoxville.

Interns Graduate
Photo (above) 2015 graduates of the Master of Public Policy and Administration program at UT Knoxville are, from left, Brian…

Alumni in Photos: Fall 2015
Almuni from all UT campuses and institutes pictured all around the country

Training New Legislators
The new Tennessee Legislative Leaders Academy program offers leadership trainings throughout the year for newly elected state legislators.

Elected Officials Orientation
Photo (above): CTAS consultant Mike Stooksberry (right) talks to a county official An estimated 1,000-plus were in attendance at the…

Drive for the Future
A consortium led by the Institute of Public Service representing the automotive supply chain that exists within a 69-county, four-state…