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From the Chancellor

Celebrating Dr. Amber Williams and a Big Win for Our Students 

May 13, 2025

Six years ago, when I returned to UT as chancellor one of our top priorities was to improve our student retention and I knew just the person to get us there: Dr. Amber Williams.

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Celebrating Five Years of the VW Innovation Hub 

May 2, 2025

We are proud to host Volkswagen’s first university-based innovation hub outside of their own property—a distinction that reflects the depth of trust and shared ambition between our institutions. What started as a bold idea has become a shining example of what’s possible when public institutions and private industry unite around a shared vision.  

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Digital Learning Expansion Serves Land Grant Mission 

April 29, 2025

There are nearly one million Tennesseans with some college credit but no degree. We want to change that.  

By leveraging Arizona State’s expertise and success in building digital learning infrastructure, we’re able to quickly scale up our academic programs and provide more options for more students.

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How UT is Helping Make East Tennessee a Top Destination for Nuclear Energy

December 18, 2024

UT Knoxville has one of the best nuclear engineering programs in the country and some of the world’s top experts in the field. This confluence of partnership and resources is why no region is better positioned to be a national leader in nuclear innovation than East Tennessee—and why no institution is better prepared to help lead us there than UT.

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Donde Plowman, Chancellor of the University of Tennessee, helps hood Senator Lamar Alexander, with Ellen McIntyre, Dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, as Randy Boyd, UT System President, stands by to assist during the Fall Undergraduate Commencement ceremony inside Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.

Lamar Alexander Reminds Graduates to Find the Good 

December 16, 2024

In his remarks, Alexander reminded us all that while public service has its challenges, it is a fulfilling and impactful way to make a difference in our communities and our country. He encouraged students across disciplines to step up as leaders in their communities.  

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The Northside of Ayres Hall as snow falls around campus.

Celebrating Our Successes  

December 11, 2024

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this success this year, both on campus and in our community. Congratulations to our fall graduates. I look forward to the new year and all the opportunities ahead. 

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Taking UT to the Next Level 

November 19, 2024

UT Knoxville has been on the rise. As we continue to meet the goals that we have set for ourselves, it is time to think about what comes next. What will it take to bring UT to the next level? 

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Student Success Belongs to Everyone

October 30, 2024

This fall, we celebrated our highest retention and graduation rates ever at nearly 92 percent and 74 percent, respectively. The gains we’ve seen since launching the Division of Student Success five years ago—with retention up 5 percentage points and graduation up 3 percentage points—have bolstered our national reputation as a leader in supporting students and improving outcomes.  

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The Torchbearer statue in Circle Park at the University of Tennessee with green leaves in the background.

Volunteers Step Forward to Aid Hurricane Relief 

October 10, 2024

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

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Building Trust as the Modern Land Grant 

September 30, 2024

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

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