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Chancellor Donde Plowman visits with Andy Beam, Wes Stowers, and Rob Strivers after receiving the James A. Haslam, II Leadership Award during the Knoxville Chamber Pinnacle Business Awards.

Building a Legacy of Shared Success

March 6, 2026

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. 

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Chancellor Donde Plowman answers questions holding a microphone at the front of a room.

Plowman Talks Leadership and Student Success on tnAchieves Podcast

February 25, 2026

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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Exterior of John D. Tickle Engineering Building

February 2026 Advisory Board Agenda and Minutes

January 30, 2026

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Advisory Board

Chancellor Donde Plowman and CEO of UT Medical Center Keith Gray sit down for an interview in the UT 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 sit down for an interview with the Knoxville skyline in the background.

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.

September 2025 Advisory Board Agenda and Minutes

August 29, 2025

Webcast Documents

Advisory Board

Chancellor Donde Plowman and UT System President Randy Boyd sit down for an interview on an orange talk show set.

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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