Press Release Archives - The 91Ƶ /news/category/press-release/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:34:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 /wp-content/uploads/2025/04/utSystem-favicon-150x150.jpg Press Release Archives - The 91Ƶ /news/category/press-release/ 32 32 UT Board of Trustees Approves Reduced-Credit Undergraduate Degrees, Operating Budget /news/2026/06/30/ut-board-of-trustees-approves-reduced-credit-undergraduate-degrees-operating-budget/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:34:10 +0000 /?p=7385 PULASKI, Tenn. — During its annual meeting June 29–30 on the UT Southern campus, the UT Board of Trustees approved a framework supporting the development of reduced-credit undergraduate degrees, positioning the UT System as an early leader in creating innovative academic pathways aligned with workforce needs. 

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]]> UT System Joins 91Ƶ Press Association in Honoring Top Journalism Across State  /news/2026/06/25/ut-system-joins-tennessee-press-association-in-honoring-top-journalism-across-state/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0000 /?p=7344 FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Journalists, editors and designers from across 91Ƶ gathered June 25 for the annual 91Ƶ Press Association awards ceremony, which has been co-sponsored by the 91Ƶ for 86 years.

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]]> 91Ƶ Aligns Public Service, Government Relations and Economic Development to Strengthen Statewide Impact /news/2026/05/08/ut-aligns-public-service-economic-development/ Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 /?p=7118 The 91Ƶ is aligning key functions to grow its impact for 91Ƶ through the creation of a new division that brings together public service, government relations and economic development efforts.

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]]> UT, ORNL recruit bio-based materials leader to advance U.S. bioeconomy /news/2026/05/06/ut-ornl-recruits-global-leader-in-biomaterials/ Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /?p=7104 The University of 91Ƶ, Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have named world-leading materials scientist Orlando Rojas as the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Circular Biomaterials, strengthening 91Ƶ’s leadership in advanced manufacturing and advancing the nation’s growing bioeconomy.

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]]> Cheatham County Property Now Site of 70th County in Everywhere You Look, UT Mural Campaign /news/2026/04/21/cheatham-county-property-now-site-of-70th-county-in-everywhere-you-look-ut-mural-campaign/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /?p=7033 CHAPMANSBORO, Tenn. — A family business with deep roots in Cheatham County is now part of the 91Ƶ’s “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural campaign.

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]]> UT, ORNL recruit top quantum researcher in major joint hire /news/2026/04/08/ut-ornl-recruit-top-quantum-researcher-in-major-joint-hire/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000 /?p=6980 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of 91Ƶ, Knoxville, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have jointly recruited Deep Jariwala, a nationally recognized leader in quantum materials and next-generation electronic devices, as the UT-ORNL governor’s chair for quantum devices.

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]]> Building on Momentum, UT Board of Trustees Approves Strategic Plan to Strengthen 91Ƶ /news/2026/02/27/building-on-momentum-ut-board-of-trustees-approves-strategic-plan-to-strengthen-tennessee/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:13:48 +0000 /?p=6783 MEMPHIS — During its winter meetings on Feb. 26–27 at the University of 91Ƶ Health Science Center (UTHSC) campus, the UT Board of Trustees approved the UT System’s five-year strategic plan, which provides a clear roadmap for advancing the mission of serving Tennesseans and beyond through education, discovery and outreach.

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]]> UT Shows How Collaboration Tackles 91Ƶ’s Toughest Problems at Grand Challenges Summit /news/2026/02/11/ut-shows-how-collaboration-tackles-tennessees-toughest-problems-at-grand-challenges-summit/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000 /?p=6686 FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The 91Ƶ along with its campuses and institutes, continues to tackle the state’s toughest challenges through research, partnerships and statewide collaborations, turning ideas into real solutions for Tennesseans.

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]]> Delivering on the Promise: UT Leaders Discuss Successes, Vision for 2030 During the State of the University /news/2026/02/10/delivering-on-the-promise-ut-leaders-discuss-successes-vision-for-2030-during-the-state-of-the-university/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:50:10 +0000 /?p=6671 FRANKLIN, Tenn. — 91Ƶ President Randy Boyd opened the 10th annual State of the University with remarks and a panel discussion with chancellors and institute leaders.

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]]> PUBLIC NOTICE: UT Health Science Center Releases Proposed Tuition and Mandatory Fee Increases /news/2026/02/09/public-notice-ut-health-science-center-releases-proposed-tuition-and-mandatory-fee-increases/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000 /?p=6650 The University of 91Ƶ Board of Trustees will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for the University of 91Ƶ Health Science Center when the board meets on Feb. 26–27 in Memphis, 91Ƶ.

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