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Dr. Keith Gray sits across from Chancellor Donde Plowman talking during an interview in the brand new UT Medical Center Nursing Building.

On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Keith Gray on Being a Problem Solver

January 12, 2026

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

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Chancellor Donde Plowman and UT administrators pose on stage for a group photo, accepting a crystal award for the Innovation and Economic Prosperity Connections award from APLU.

Carrying the Land-Grant Mission Forward

December 8, 2025

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.

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David Sholl.

David Sholl to Depart University, UT-ORII

September 30, 2025

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

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Chancellor Donde Plowman and Mayor Indya Kincannon discuss authentic leadership.

On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Mayor Indya Kincannon on Being an Authentic Leader

September 22, 2025

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.

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Exterior of the new UT Medical Nursing Building.

August 2025 Advisory Board Agenda and Minutes

August 29, 2025

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Chancellor Donde Plowman interviews UT System President Randy Boyd about his leadership experiences.

On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Randy Boyd on Experiences that Shaped Him

August 14, 2025

UT System President Randy Boyd and Chancellor Donde Plowman discuss Boyd’s leadership experiences and what makes their partnership as leaders of the UT System and its flagship university so effective.

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Plowman Highlights UT’s Momentum and Vision on Inside Tennessee 

July 7, 2025

Throughout the interview, Plowman emphasized UT’s land-grant mission and its responsibility to serve Tennessee through education, innovation, and leadership. 

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Plowman Begins Term as SEC Executive Committee President 

June 30, 2025

UT Chancellor Donde Plowman will begin her two-year term as president of the SEC Executive Committee on July 1.

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Why We are Doubling Down on Our Investment in Student Success 

June 10, 2025

Over the past six years our retention, persistence, and graduation rates have reached record levels. Students from across the country want to learn here because they know they will be part of a community that cares deeply about their success and provides the tools they need to thrive.

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Athletic Director Danny White sits across from Chancellor Donde Plowman in front of a wall of windows.

On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Danny White on Building an ‘Everything School’ 

May 22, 2025

Chancellor Donde Plowman sat down with UT Director of Athletics Danny White last month to talk about principled leadership and making hard decisions.  

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