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UT Kicks Off UT Promise Endowment Campaign

The goal of UT Promise is to make higher education even more accessible and affordable for Tennessee students.

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Everywhere You Look

Murals make UT's presence visible.

Joe Johnson photographed in 2016
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Becoming One

Joe Johson reflects upon the UT System celebrating 50 years.

Joe DiPietro
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‘Right President at the Right Time’

After leading the University of Tennessee system for eight years, UT’s 25th president is ready to retire.

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Serendipitous Daring

UT alumnus Randy Boyd takes the reins as interim president.

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Bringing Life-changing Inventions to Market

UTRF provides UT innovators with the right formula for success.

Executive Leadership Institute Participants
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Learning to Lead

Eighteen faculty and staff members, representing each UT campus and institute are participating in an intensive, 12-month training program designed to prepare internal candidates for senior leadership roles.

Joe DiPietro pictured in Knoxville, Tennessee
From the President

A message from the president

The opioid epidemic is a problem of such complexity and consequence that it will require all we can do to overcome it. But we’re not in it alone.

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UT Ranked Among Best in World for Patents

The UT Research Foundation was granted 25 patents in 2017.

From the President

Up Close with Joe DiPietro

Learn a few of the lesser known facts about the University of Tennessee's 25th president.

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University Launches Marketing Campaign

Where in Tennessee can you go to find the presence or impact of the UT system?

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Tennessee Alumnus Wins Top Honors

The Tennessee Alumnus took top honors at the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education District III awards in Atlanta in February.

Joe DiPietro
From the President

A message from the president

None of us gets through life without overcoming challenges.

Alumni attendees at the Centennial Celebration at Cherokee Country Club
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Tennessee Alumnus Turns 100

More than 150 alumni and friends gathered in October to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Tennessee Alumnus magazine.

President Joe DiPietro explores the Tennessee River near campus on a boat courtesy of UT Rowing in Knoxville.
From the President

A message from the president

As the UT alumni family and all its future generations go on, Tennessee Alumnus will continue serving as a bridge connecting you, me and the university’s proud past and exciting future.

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Historic Low Tuition Increase for Third Year

Tuition increases for the current academic year 2017-2018 are history-making for being held to 1.8 percent. The increase is the lowest since 1984 and marks three consecutive years of increases at or below 3 percent—a first since the UT system was established in 1968.

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We Are One

We are the University of Tennessee.

UT President Joe DiPietro giving the 2017 State of the University Address
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State of the University: We Are One

Tennessee is in the midst of historic transformation that one day will be seen as a time when the state took a great leap forward.

Joe DiPietro
From the President

A message from the president

Whether on behalf of the university or on their own initiative, members of the UT team make a difference every day across the state and around the world.

Joe DiPietro at his desk in his office
From the President

A Message from the President

Approximately 370,000 UT alumni impact their communities, their states, and the nation. Your lives are our success stories.

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Historic Timeline and Memorable Moments: 1917 – 2017

Noteworthy, events, people and moments from the past century

Johnson, Miller and Golden
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New Executives Join DiPietro’s Cabinet

Tonjanita Johnson, David Miller, and David Golden have all been named to executive positions in the UT System Administration.

Pat Summitt cutting down the net after the Lady Vols 2008 victory
From the President

In Memoriam, Pat Head Summitt

I am privileged to be associated with the university that benefited from its long association with Coach Summitt.