Announcement Archives

Matt Murray to Lead Baker Center
I'm pleased to announce that Matt Murray, the Ball Corporation Professor of Business and associate director of the Center for Business and Economic Research, has been appointed director of the Howard H. Baker Center Jr. Center for Public Policy.
2012-01-25 13:00

Staff Performance Reviews
Non-faculty supervisors and staff need to complete the review process as soon as feasible and have results of the reviews submitted to the Human Resources records office by no later than March 30, 2012.
2012-01-17 13:00

Riedinger to Serve as Interim Vice Chancellor
I'm pleased to announce that Lee Riedinger, physics professor and director of the UT-ORNL Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education, will begin serving as UT Knoxville's interim vice chancellor for research on January 1, 2012. He also will continue to direct the Bredesen Center.
2011-12-15 16:00

New Student Health Building Dedication
On Friday, January 20, we will dedicate the new Student Health Building located at the corner of Pat Head Summitt Street and Volunteer Boulevard.
2012-01-12 13:00

Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Affairs
I am pleased to announce that Scott Rabenold has been named vice chancellor for development and alumni affairs for the Knoxville campus. His appointment is effective November 15.
2011-11-14 08:30

Sensitive Data Review
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is beginning an annual sensitive data review process for all devices (computers, laptops, tablets, etc.) registered for access to the UT network.
2011-11-07 12:30

Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Affairs Interviews
Three candidates for UT Knoxville vice chancellor for development and alumni affairs will interview this week. Each of them will have one interview session open to the campus community.
2011-10-31 11:30

FERPA and Student Privacy
The University of Tennessee is dedicated to following the guidelines set forth by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), also known as the Buckley Amendment. This semester, all faculty and staff are required to thoroughly review the online presentation that details current FERPA policies and procedures.
2011-10-17 16:08

Vice Chancellor for Research Candidates
Candidates for UT Knoxville's vice chancellor for research position will participate in public forums beginning this week.
2011-08-19 16:23

A Letter to the UT Family from Coach Pat Summitt
I want to share with you a letter from our Lady Vols basketball coach, Pat Summitt. It takes amazing courage for Pat to come forward and discuss her health with her players, our fans, and the entire country, but that's who she is.
2011-08-23 14:23

Chancellor Cheek Addresses Employee Pay Raises
The Board of Trustees passed a budget that will allow the Knoxville campus to give all eligible employees a 2 percent, across-the-board raise. An additional 3 percent pool will be used to reward the campus's best performers and address internal equity issues.
2011-06-24 10:20

Watch the Road to Top 25 presentation to the Board of Trustees
This week I updated the UT Board of Trustees on our pursuit of the Top 25. You can watch a video of my presentation, or download a copy of my PowerPoint presentation.
2011-06-24 10:10

Cronan Named Interim Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics
Director of women's athletics Joan Cronan will serve as interim vice chancellor/director of athletics, which will be the senior administrator position for Tennessee Athletics, until a permanent vice chancellor/director of athletics is named.
2011-06-09 03:20

UT Athletic Director Mike Hamilton to Announce Resignation Today
Athletic Director Mike Hamilton has told me of his plans to resign, and he will formally announce his decision at a press conference to be held at 11:00 a.m. today. Mike has done a great deal for our campus and our community, and he will be missed.
2011-06-07 11:15

Invitation to Spring Forum
On Wednesday, May 4, Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek will host an open forum for faculty and staff. The forum will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Hermitage Room on the third floor of the University Center. Light refreshments will be served, but it is not a brown bag lunch format. Please follow the above link for RSVP information.
2011-04-28 03:25

Dates for UTIA Chancellor Candidate Finalists Campus Visits
As you may recall, the search committee for a new chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture has been working hard to identify candidates for this position. Airport interviews have been conducted with nine individuals from across the country, and four finalists have been selected for campus visits. The timeline has been aggressive, and, as a result, the first of the finalists will arrive for a visit today.
2011-04-25 12:58

UT Names Five Faculty Members as New Chancellor's Professors
Five faculty members have been named Chancellor's Professors, the highest lifetime honor that can be accorded to a member of our faculty. They are Jeffrey M. Becker, Suzanne Lenhart, Lawrence Townsend, Beauvais Lyons, and William "Bill" Fox.
2011-04-19 12:58

Status of Vice Chancellor for Research Position Search
The search committee for Vice Chancellor for Research presented me with an excellent pool of candidates for this job. However, for a variety of reasons, we were not able to hire a vice chancellor out of this group.
2011-04-08 09:00

Join Me for a Celebration of Civility and Community
Please join me for a Celebration of Civility and Community, at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 15 on the University Center Plaza.
2011-04-07 09:00

Call to Conserve Energy During New Peak Times
Today marks the beginning of Earth Month on our campus. It also marks a change in the way we purchase electricity.
2011-03-04 17:00

2011 Great Colleges to Work For Survey
To understand more about the UTK working environment and culture, our strengths as well as areas where we need to improve, we have decided to participate in the 2011 Great Colleges to Work For survey.
2011-03-25 16:32

Bruce Pearl
Late last night, the University of Tennessee reached an agreement with head men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl that will relieve Pearl and his immediate staff of their duties. The process of finding the next head men's basketball coach at Tennessee will begin immediately.
2011-03-22 10:45

Baker Center Changes
Last fall, I asked a task force to review the performance of the Baker Center and make recommendations with regard to its mission, strategic priorities, governance, structure and funding.
2011-03-15 13:10

Staff Performance Reviews
Annual performance evaluations are important in providing dialog about expectations and accomplishments, and when raises or bonuses are considered and funded, they are used in merit and eligibility determinations. Supervisors and staff need to complete the review process as soon as feasible and have results of the reviews submitted to the Human Resources Office no later than April 30, 2011.
2011-03-02 14:22

Interviews for Vice Chancellor for Research Candidates
Three finalists have been chosen for the vice chancellor for research position, and they will be coming for campus interviews over the next several weeks. As part of the on-campus interview, each candidate will lead a public forum for the campus community and respond to questions following the presentations.
2011-02-17 11:55

All Freshmen and Seniors to Receive Survey
It's important for us to know more about your UT experience. A survey called the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) helps us gauge how we're doing in just about every area affecting students.
2011-02-11 08:03

University of Tennessee, Knoxville Rankings
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, continues to rank highly in a variety of third-party measures. Gathered here are a number of our recent rankings.
2011-02-04 13:03

Chancellor's Challenge to Re-energize Switch Your Thinking
Here is my challenge to every student and member of the faculty and staff: When going about your daily business on campus, think about how you can further conserve energy -- with the goal of reducing our overall consumption this calendar year by 10 percent.
2011-01-26 08:03

Chancellor's Honors Banquet
The Chancellor's Honors Banquet has a long-standing tradition of celebrating excellence at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. It is a time to honor academic and service achievements that represent the best of our university. This year's banquet will be held on April 11, 2011, and it promises to be another superb evening.
2011-01-21 14:07