Volunteers Step Forward to Aid Hurricane Relief
Volunteers across the university have been part of Hurricane Helene relief efforts by providing assistance and resources to communities in need.

Volunteers across the university have been part of Hurricane Helene relief efforts by providing assistance and resources to communities in need.

Chancellor Donde Plowman said she plans to spend the next five years building on UT’s national reputation for student success, meeting the state’s workforce needs, and nurturing trust with Tennesseans across the state. The comments were part of an interview with the Knoxville News Sentinel ahead of her sixth annual Flagship Address. The news […]

As a land-grant, we have a covenant with Tennesseans— a trust they have placed in us —that we are here for them.

In a time of growing political divide, Chancellor Donde Plowman and former Governor Bill Haslam penned an op-ed in the Knoxville News Sentinel on how to lead with courage during times of potential uncertainty.

Chancellor Donde Plowman has announced the third class of the Chancellor’s Leadership Academy.
As we settle into a new year, I shared a message with our students, encouraging them to get involved, remain focused on their goals, and be kind and respectful to one another. I hope you’ll take a few moments to watch it here.

Following the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s first baseball national championship, Chancellor Donde Plowman shared her thoughts on the school’s athletic excellence in an op-ed that ran in a special section of the Knoxville News Sentinel.

As the state’s flagship R1 land-grant university, UT is focused on meeting the needs of our state. That means contributing to and creating knowledge, developing a skilled workforce, and pursuing ambitious projects.

Commencement is always a favorite occasion on Rocky Top, and this year we celebrated a remarkable group of graduates.

I am pleased to announce that Paul Byrnes, an experienced leader in higher education, will serve as the next senior vice chancellor for finance and administration beginning July 1.