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.
This week, we celebrate a new milestone in our drive toward excellence thanks to the extraordinary generosity of alumni Dee and Jimmy Haslam.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
