Highlights from a Successful Summer
UT reached new heights in research and philanthropy this summer, creating more opportunities for our students and impact on our state.
From the Chancellor
A New Playbook for Faculty Hiring
Last year we decided to start treating world-class faculty hires like recruiting a head football coach. The hiring initiative has been an overwhelming success. So far, eight preeminent faculty have accepted invitations to join us and they are bringing expertise in fields critical to Tennessee and the nation.
As UT Turfgrass Research Takes Global Stage at World Cup, Tennessee Is the Real Winner
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.
A Historic Investment for UT
This week, we celebrate a new milestone in our drive toward excellence thanks to the extraordinary generosity of alumni Dee and Jimmy Haslam.
Spring Update: Expanding Opportunity
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.
Building a Legacy of Shared Success
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.
Carrying the Land-Grant Mission Forward
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.
David Sholl to Depart University, UT-ORII
David Sholl, who has served as vice provost and executive director of UT-ORII, will step down at the end of the year.
Why We are Doubling Down on Our Investment in Student Success
Over the past six years our retention, persistence, and graduation rates have reached record levels. Students from across the country want to learn here because they know they will be part of a community that cares deeply about their success and provides the tools they need to thrive.
Rita Geier Urges Law Graduates to Prioritize Service
Rita Sanders Geier, a longtime justice advocate and former lawyer and professor, encouraged recent law graduates to put their knowledge and skills to use for others. She was the recipient of an honorary Doctor of Laws, recognizing her lifetime of public service.
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