March 2026 Advisory Board Agenda and Minutes
Webcast Documents


Chancellor Donde Plowman recently joined the Innovators podcast to discuss how public research universities can navigate challenges in the higher education landscape.
Chancellor Plowman and Coach Barnes talk about his approach to leadership on the court, with his staff, and across the university community.

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.Â

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.

The two discussed a community-first approach to leadership, how to identify strategic partnerships, and the importance of taking initiative in your leadership development.

Last month on a stage in Philadelphia, I had the honor of accepting an award recognizing the impact of our work on innovation and economic development. It wasn’t the only category where UT was being recognized. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities also named the university as a finalist in top awards for student success and community-engaged scholarship.

David Sholl, who has served as vice provost and executive director of UT-ORII, will step down at the end of the year.

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon and Chancellor Donde Plowman discuss the importance of being your authentic self in the latest video of the On Leadership series.