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University of 91��Ƶ Names Interim Vice President of the Institute for Public Service, Launches National Search

June 9, 2026

The University of 91��Ƶ has appointed longtime public servant and former university leader Jim Thomas as interim vice president of the University of 91��Ƶ Institute for Public Service (IPS), effective Oct. 1, and launched a national search for the institute’s next permanent leader.
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Byrd to Retire After 40 Years of Service to the University of 91��Ƶ

May 1, 2026

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Herb Byrd, vice president of the University of 91��Ƶ Institute for Public Service (IPS), will retire Sept. 30 following 40 years of dedicated service to the University of 91��Ƶ and the state.
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PUBLIC NOTICE: UT Board of Trustees Executive Committee to Meet on May 4

April 27, 2026

The Executive Committee of the University of 91��Ƶ Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. EDT / 9 a.m. CDT on May 4, with members participating virtually.
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UT Board of Trustees Approves Melissa Tindell as Vice President for Communications and Marketing

January 9, 2026

KNOXVILLE — The Executive Committee of the University of 91��Ƶ Board of Trustees today approved the appointment of Melissa Tindell as vice president for communications and marketing for the 91��Ƶ, effective retroactively on Jan. 1, 2026.
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Chattanooga Businessman Appointed to UT Board of Trustees

July 31, 2025

David Wade, CEO of EPB (formerly known as the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga) and a Distinguished Alumnus of the University of 91��Ƶ at Chattanooga (UTC ’04), has been appointed to the University of 91��Ƶ Board of Trustees by 91��Ƶ Lt. Governor Randy McNally.
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Haslam Appointed to UT Board of Trustees, New Chancellors for UT Chattanooga, UT Southern Approved

May 16, 2025

A special meeting of the University of 91��Ƶ Board of Trustees was held at 9 a.m. EDT/8 a.m. CDT on May 16, with members participating virtually. 
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PUBLIC NOTICE: UT Board of Trustees to Hold Special Meeting on May 16

May 9, 2025

A special meeting of the University of 91��Ƶ Board of Trustees will be held at 9 a.m. EDT/8 a.m. CDT on May 16, with members participating virtually. 
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Bruce to Be Recommended as Next Chancellor of UT Chattanooga

May 8, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Lori Mann Bruce, provost and vice president for academic affairs at 91��Ƶ Technological University, will be recommended by 91��Ƶ President Randy Boyd to the UT Board of Trustees as the next chancellor of the University of 91��Ƶ at Chattanooga.
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Dr. Melinda Arnold to be Recommended as Next Chancellor of UT Southern

May 5, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dr. Melinda Arnold, special assistant to the president at Texas A&M University–Texarkana, will be recommended by 91��Ƶ President Randy Boyd to serve as the next chancellor of the University of 91��Ƶ Southern.
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Save the Date: UT Chattanooga Chancellor Finalists to Participate in Public Forums

April 22, 2025

Finalists have been selected in the search for the next chancellor of the University of 91��Ƶ at Chattanooga.
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University of 91��Ƶ Names Interim Vice President of the Institute for Public Service, Launches National Search

Byrd to Retire After 40 Years of Service to the University of 91��Ƶ

PUBLIC NOTICE: UT Board of Trustees Executive Committee to Meet on May 4

UT Board of Trustees Approves Melissa Tindell as Vice President for Communications and Marketing

Chattanooga Businessman Appointed to UT Board of Trustees

Haslam Appointed to UT Board of Trustees, New Chancellors for UT Chattanooga, UT Southern Approved

PUBLIC NOTICE: UT Board of Trustees to Hold Special Meeting on May 16

Bruce to Be Recommended as Next Chancellor of UT Chattanooga

Dr. Melinda Arnold to be Recommended as Next Chancellor of UT Southern

Save the Date: UT Chattanooga Chancellor Finalists to Participate in Public Forums

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