It never gets old seeing new Volunteers—nearly 7,000 this year—standing together and pledging to light the way for others. Torch Night is one of my favorite traditions and a rite of passage for every student on Rocky Top. It’s a moving experience that connects students to the university and to one another. Research shows […]
There’s never been a better time to be a Volunteer. We have built tremendous momentum in recent years—doubling our research awards, improving our graduation rates, and earning accolades for our academic excellence.
Across the river from our campus, at the UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm, scientists from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Volkswagen are working side by side to develop technologies that are going to change the way we build, power, and drive vehicles—both here in the US and around the world. These research […]
UT is paving the way for a new era of humanities and creative work—one that connects the exploration of the human experience with fields like medicine, energy and environmental sciences, and data studies.
When national leaders needed an expert on the future of artificial intelligence and the national security challenges it presents, they called on UT Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Lynne Parker. Parker testified recently at a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing focused on the use of AI by government agencies. Her remarks and […]
UT is proud to provide the skilled workforce that our state needs.
What is courage? How do people find courage? These are the questions I wanted the 60 students in the Leading with Courage honors class to answer by the end of the semester—and I was not disappointed. When former Governor Bill Haslam raised the idea of us teaching this course together, of course I said yes. […]
Faculty at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, are among the best in the world. Our faculty are top experts in their fields, and their work is among the most cited by their peers. They are at the forefront of knowledge, working to better understand everything from artificial intelligence to new building materials and how people […]
It has been another incredible year here on Rocky Top. From academics to athletics, we have accomplished so much together. I am proud of our Volunteer community for the hard work and dedication each of you have put into making our university great, and I hope you all have a wonderful summer. TRANSCRIPT It is […]
It’s been six months since we came together for the fourth annual Flagship Address in September. Just as we do every year, we used that time to reflect on our successes and consider where we’re headed as an institution. This year, as part of the speech, I laid out the disruptions facing higher education and […]
