Education Archives - The 91¶ÌÊÓƵ /news/general/education/ 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 Education Archives - The 91¶ÌÊÓƵ /news/general/education/ 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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]]> PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming UT Board of Trustees Meetings Announced /news/2026/06/22/public-notice-upcoming-ut-board-of-trustees-meetings-announced-5/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000 /?p=7307 The University of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Board of Trustees will hold its annual meetings June 29 and 30 in the Art Gallery of the Gault Fine Arts Center located on the UT Southern campus.

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]]> PUBLIC NOTICE: UT Releases 2026–27 Proposed Tuition and Mandatory Fee Increases   /news/2026/06/05/public-notice-ut-releases-2026-27-proposed-tuition-and-mandatory-fee-increases/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /?p=7218 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In accordance with 91¶ÌÊÓƵ law, the University of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Board of Trustees is providing notice that it will consider proposals to increase in-state undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees at certain UT campuses at the upcoming annual meeting on June 30.   “UT remains committed to keeping college affordable while delivering a high-quality education […]

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]]> 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Schools Still Have Time to Join Free Statewide STEM Program for Sixth Graders /news/2026/05/21/tennessee-schools-still-have-time-to-join-free-statewide-stem-program-for-sixth-graders/ Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /?p=7160 Knoxville, Tenn. — The University of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (UT-ORII) is inviting additional 91¶ÌÊÓƵ counties to participate in the 2026-27 statewide rollout of STEMOVATE.

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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 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, 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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]]> 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Awards $50,000 Grants to Six Universities to Expand Teacher Preparation Pathways /news/2026/03/11/university-of-tennessee-system-awards-50000-grants-to-six-universities-to-expand-teacher-preparation-pathways/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /?p=6872 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The 91¶ÌÊÓƵ has awarded six $50,000 grants, totaling $300,000, to help universities across 91¶ÌÊÓƵ expand teacher preparation programs through the TeachBridge Implementation Project.

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]]> Building on Momentum, UT Board of Trustees Approves Strategic Plan to Strengthen 91¶ÌÊÓƵ /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 91¶ÌÊÓƵ 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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]]> PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming UT Board of Trustees Meetings Announced /news/2026/02/19/public-notice-upcoming-ut-board-of-trustees-meetings-announced-4/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 /?p=6727 The University of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Board of Trustees will hold its winter meetings Feb. 26–27 in the Mooney Library located on the University of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Health Science Center campus.

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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. — 91¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Board of Trustees will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for the University of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Health Science Center when the board meets on Feb. 26–27 in Memphis, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ.

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