Programs and Honors
The chancellor oversees a number of programs and honors that recognize and further the work of the university and its impact on the broader community.
Programs
Chancellor’s Associates
The Chancellor’s Associates program brings together business and community leaders who can play a vital role in cultivating and enhancing greater public understanding and support between UT and the greater Knoxville community.
Chancellor’s Leadership Academy
The Chancellor’s Leadership Academy is a leadership development program created to build and expand professional and personal leadership within a diverse community of approximately 30 faculty and staff.
Honors
Chancellor’s Professors
Each year the chancellor selects a group of outstanding faculty members to honor for their distinguished research or creative achievements.
Honorary Degrees
Honorary degree recipients are nominated by the campus and approved by the UT Board of Trustees as a means of recognizing individuals whose work has benefited the institution or society through outstanding achievements or leadership.