Highlights from a Successful Summer
UT reached new heights in research and philanthropy this summer, creating more opportunities for our students and impact on our state.
News and Messages
A New Playbook for Faculty Hiring
Last year we decided to start treating world-class faculty hires like recruiting a head football coach. The hiring initiative has been an overwhelming success. So far, eight preeminent faculty have accepted invitations to join us and they are bringing expertise in fields critical to Tennessee and the nation.
As UT Turfgrass Research Takes Global Stage at World Cup, Tennessee Is the Real Winner
UT’s turfgrass research has received global recognition for its role in creating the high-performing pitches for FIFA World Cup 26. Yet no one stands to benefit more from this research than the state of Tennessee.
A Historic Investment for UT
This week, we celebrate a new milestone in our drive toward excellence thanks to the extraordinary generosity of alumni Dee and Jimmy Haslam.
On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Stuart McWhorter on Fostering Trust
Chancellor Donde Plowman sat down with Stuart McWhorter, deputy governor and commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, to talk about fostering trust and creating opportunity for the state of Tennessee.
Spring Update: Expanding Opportunity
We are taking bold steps toward our priorities of cultivating an unparalleled Volunteer experience, conducting high-impact research that improves lives, and serving as a beacon for athletics leadership on and off the field.
Plowman Discusses Research and Expanding Opportunity on Innovators Podcast
Chancellor Donde Plowman recently joined the Innovators podcast to discuss how public research universities can navigate challenges in the higher education landscape.
On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Rick Barnes on Inspiring Effort
Chancellor Plowman and Coach Barnes talk about his approach to leadership on the court, with his staff, and across the university community.
Building a Legacy of Shared Success
I recently had the honor of accepting a leadership award from the Knoxville Chamber celebrating our work to support economic prosperity in East Tennessee. This award speaks directly to our commitment to the land-grant mission and the deep relationships UT shares with our community.
Plowman Talks Leadership and Student Success on tnAchieves Podcast
Chancellor Donde Plowman joined the At Scale podcast in February, where she spoke with host Krissy DeAlejandro about how to carry institutional momentum, the importance of building trust, and fostering a culture where excellence in student success and research can thrive.
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