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Chancellor Donde Plowman sits down to interview Commissioner Stuart McWhorter in an interview in front of a window.

On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Stuart McWhorter on Fostering Trust

April 28, 2026

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.

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Chancellor Donde Plowman speaks on stage during a ribbon cutting for another university enhancement.

Plowman Discusses Research and Expanding Opportunity on Innovators Podcast

March 10, 2026

Chancellor Donde Plowman recently joined the Innovators podcast to discuss how public research universities can navigate challenges in the higher education landscape.

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Chancellor Plowman sits down with Coach Rick Barnes on court at Thompson Boling Arena.

On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Rick Barnes on Inspiring Effort

March 10, 2026

Chancellor Plowman and Coach Barnes talk about his approach to leadership on the court, with his staff, and across the university community.

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Chancellor Donde Plowman answers questions holding a microphone at the front of a room.

Plowman Talks Leadership and Student Success on tnAchieves Podcast

February 25, 2026

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.

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Dr. Keith Gray sits across from Chancellor Donde Plowman talking during an interview in the brand new UT Medical Center Nursing Building.

On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Keith Gray on Being a Problem Solver

January 12, 2026

The two discussed a community-first approach to leadership, how to identify strategic partnerships, and the importance of taking initiative in your leadership development.

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Chancellor Donde Plowman and Mayor Indya Kincannon discuss authentic leadership.

On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Mayor Indya Kincannon on Being an Authentic Leader

September 22, 2025

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.

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Chancellor Donde Plowman interviews UT System President Randy Boyd about his leadership experiences.

On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Randy Boyd on Experiences that Shaped Him

August 14, 2025

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.

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Plowman Highlights UT’s Momentum and Vision on Inside Tennessee 

July 7, 2025

Throughout the interview, Plowman emphasized UT’s land-grant mission and its responsibility to serve Tennessee through education, innovation, and leadership. 

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Plowman Begins Term as SEC Executive Committee President 

June 30, 2025

UT Chancellor Donde Plowman will begin her two-year term as president of the SEC Executive Committee on July 1.

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Athletic Director Danny White sits across from Chancellor Donde Plowman in front of a wall of windows.

On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Danny White on Building an ‘Everything School’ 

May 22, 2025

Chancellor Donde Plowman sat down with UT Director of Athletics Danny White last month to talk about principled leadership and making hard decisions.  

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