Institute of Agriculture Welcomes New Leader
Carrie Castille begins her role as senior vice chancellor and senior vice president for the UT Institute of Agriculture July 1.
Board Approves Zero Percent Tuition Increase for Third Year in a Row
The Board of Trustees approves no tuition increase, $1.76 billion budget for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Forbes Names UT a Best Employer for New Graduates
UT ranks third among businesses with headquarters in Tennessee, and 10th among higher education institutions.
Bill Fox Named Special Advisor to the Chancellor
After 27 years at the helm of UT’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, Bill Fox is stepping down to serve as special advisor to the chancellor. He will provide economic analysis to inform the areas of budget and finance, workforce development, corporate engagement and public policy.
Record Number of Students Receive Gilman Scholarships
The US Department of State announced that 26 students from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, were awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships. This is UT’s highest number of Gilman recipients in a single award cycle and totals over $100,000 in scholarships.
Meet the New Class of Haslam Scholars
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has announced the 15 incoming students in the Haslam Scholars Program, its premier undergraduate honors program. Twelve are from Tennessee and the rest are from Kentucky, Ohio, and Texas.
Alumni Inspire Graduates at Commencement
UT concluded the spring semester celebrating more than 5,250 graduates over three days and 11 commencement ceremonies.
Five Faculty Awarded Fulbrights for 2022–23
Five faculty members have been named Fulbright Scholars. Their research will take place in the Czech Republic, Finland, Nepal, and South Africa.
Rocky Top Business Awards to Honor Vol Businesses
The inaugural Rocky Top Business Awards will recognize the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UT alumni. Nominations are open through August 14.
UT Knoxville Advisory Board Recommends Zero Percent Tuition Increase
For the third year in a row, the UT Knoxville advisory board has recommended a zero percent tuition increase.
Tamika Catchings, Sharon Price John to Address Graduates, Joy Harjo to Receive Honorary Doctorate
UT will host 11 commencement ceremonies May 20–22 for spring and summer 2022 graduates in Thompson-Boling Arena.
Veteran Grad’s Love of the Working Dog
Veterinary medicine graduate Kate Stanford is improving the quality of life for working dogs through physical rehabilitation.