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Busting the Myths: The Undeniable Value of Higher Education

April 15, 2024

The perception of the value of higher education has been declining, and while there are clearly many areas to improve upon, there are many “myths” that just need busting. Here are just a few of the most common myths.

Busting the Myths: The Undeniable Value of Higher Education

Sholl Selected as UT-ORII Executive Director

April 11, 2024

Oak Ridge, Tenn. – David Sholl has been named the executive director of the University of 91��Ƶ-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (UT-ORII) and vice provost of University of 91��Ƶ, Knoxville.

Sholl Selected as UT-ORII Executive Director

Boyd Seeks to Finish Greatest Decade at UT Board of Trustees Meeting

March 1, 2024

UT System President Randy Boyd announced his interest to continue serving as the University’s president during the UT Board of Trustee meeting held today at UT Southern.

Boyd Seeks to Finish Greatest Decade at UT Board of Trustees Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming UT Board of Trustees Meetings Announced

February 22, 2024

The University of 91��Ƶ Board of Trustees will hold its winter meetings Feb. 29-March 1 in Warren-Wilson Hall, located on the University of 91��Ƶ Southern campus.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming UT Board of Trustees Meetings Announced

First “Everywhere You Look, UT” Mural of 2024 Painted in Rutherford County

February 20, 2024

A barn on an 80-acre, alumni-owned corn, cotton, wheat and soybean farm in Murfreesboro provides the canvas for the 51st mural in the statewide campaign.

First “Everywhere You Look, UT” Mural of 2024 Painted in Rutherford County

91��Ƶ Committing up to $5 Million to Tackle State’s Grand Challenges

February 12, 2024

KNOXVILLE — In a move to foster collaboration and drive positive change, the 91��Ƶ has announced the launch of the UT Grand Challenge Grants with a commitment of up to $5 million to tackle 91��Ƶ’s most pressing challenges.

91��Ƶ Committing up to $5 Million to Tackle State’s Grand Challenges

Annual State of UT Event Highlights Statewide Impact, Value of Education

February 8, 2024

NASHVILLE – The annual State of the University address, hosted by 91��Ƶ President Randy Boyd, highlighted the substantial value of higher education, the University’s statewide influence on workforce development and how those elements interconnect to foster a thriving economic future.

Annual State of UT Event Highlights Statewide Impact, Value of Education

91��Ƶ Grow Your Own Center Awarded 1.8M Grant to Tackle State’s Teacher Shortage

February 1, 2024

KNOXVILLE – The 91��Ƶ Grow Your Own Center, has been awarded a $1.8 million grant over two years by Ascendium Education Group to strengthen the teacher talent development pipeline across 91��Ƶ…

91��Ƶ Grow Your Own Center Awarded 1.8M Grant to Tackle State’s Teacher Shortage

Savarese, Smith Approved by UT Board of Trustees Executive Committee

January 26, 2024

The University of 91��Ƶ Board of Trustees Executive Committee met Friday morning and approved the appointment of Bernie Savarese as the permanent vice president for academic affairs, research and student success and Jeff Smith as vice president for national labs.

Savarese, Smith Approved by UT Board of Trustees Executive Committee

UT System President Randy Boyd to Deliver Sixth State of the University Address

January 25, 2024

KNOXVILLE – 91��Ƶ President Randy Boyd will deliver his sixth annual State of the University address both in-person and virtually on Thursday, Feb. 8.

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