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We are standing at a pivotal moment of extraordinary opportunity. What we do next is up to us.”

Donde Plowman

The Ninth Chancellor of Tennessee’s Flagship Land-Grant University

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Chancellor Plowman defines leadership as “the willingness to act.”

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Vision

UT is driven by a dynamic strategic vision centered on academic excellence, life-changing research, and the core values that make us Volunteers.

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University On The Rise

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is reaching new heights in research, athletics, enrollment, student success, alumni and donor support, academic recognition, and more.   

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Volunteers support one another, learn from one another, value one another.

We are unafraid to step forward in moments big and small with acts of courage and compassion, truly making Rocky Top home, sweet home, for everyone.

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Featured News

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    This is the future of education, and it’s how we prepare the next generation of engineering leaders
  • Successes Fuel Excitement Across Big Orange Family
    As I’ve travelled across the region meeting with alumni and supporters, everyone I meet wants to talk about our successes on the field and off.

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