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.
Free speech is the backbone of any university, where debate should lead to better solutions and a more durable democracy.
We have been investing in our Digital Learning Unit over the past year to build capacity and support the work of our departments and faculty who are creating high-quality online programs.
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Brian Broyles as senior vice chancellor for advancement at UT Knoxville, a position of pivotal importance in advancing the university’s mission.
Just weeks after starting my tenure as chancellor in 2019, I held my first office hours—an opportunity for members of our campus community to drop by and talk about anything on their mind. In those early days I was looking to hear directly from people across campus and gain a better understanding of their interests […]
As we wrap up the semester and head into the break, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your extraordinary work and to provide you some updates as we all prepare for 2023. Everywhere I go, I talk about the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as a university on the rise. More students […]
I want to keep the campus updated on new leadership and structure in the Division of Finance and Administration. In addition to appointing an interim senior vice chancellor for finance and administration following Chris Cimino’s retirement, I am elevating the Office of Information Technology to a stand-alone unit and have created a new cabinet-level position […]
Chris Cimino, senior vice chancellor for finance and administration, has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the calendar year. Chris has been a key member of my cabinet and has served UT Knoxville as senior vice chancellor since 2009. For nearly 30 years, Chris has been part of the UT family, […]
Our goal has been to make sure we have an academic structure that enables the success of our strategic vision.
Learning how to approach polarizing debates with humility and curiosity is how we create a more thoughtful and compassionate culture.
