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.
News and Messages
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.
On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Stuart McWhorter on Fostering Trust
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.
Plowman Discusses Research and Expanding Opportunity on Innovators Podcast
Chancellor Donde Plowman recently joined the Innovators podcast to discuss how public research universities can navigate challenges in the higher education landscape.
On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Rick Barnes on Inspiring Effort
Chancellor Plowman and Coach Barnes talk about his approach to leadership on the court, with his staff, and across the university community.
Plowman Talks Leadership and Student Success on tnAchieves Podcast
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.
On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Keith Gray on Being a Problem Solver
The two discussed a community-first approach to leadership, how to identify strategic partnerships, and the importance of taking initiative in your leadership development.
On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Mayor Indya Kincannon on Being an Authentic Leader
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon and Chancellor Donde Plowman discuss the importance of being your authentic self in the latest video of the On Leadership series.
On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Randy Boyd on Experiences that Shaped Him
UT System President Randy Boyd and Chancellor Donde Plowman discuss Boyd’s leadership experiences and what makes their partnership as leaders of the UT System and its flagship university so effective.
Plowman Highlights UT’s Momentum and Vision on Inside Tennessee
Throughout the interview, Plowman emphasized UT’s land-grant mission and its responsibility to serve Tennessee through education, innovation, and leadership.