Historic Philanthropy Is Fueling UT’s Momentum
Donors contributed a record-breaking $560 million to UT during fiscal year 2025-26.
UT, Partners Win up to $160M for NSF Regional Innovation Engine To Drive Rural Economic Development
The NSF has recognized BRIDGES, co-led by UT, as a winner of the Regional Innovation Engines competition.
Nine Recent Alumni Awarded 2026-27 Fulbright Grants
The grants will support the recipients as they pursue graduate education, engage in research or teach English abroad.
UT Trustees Approve Budget, Keeping In-State Tuition Steady
At its annual meeting, the UT Board of Trustees kept in-state undergraduate tuition unchanged and approved two new undergraduate degree programs.
Monteith Named 2026 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences
Andrew Monteith studies the impact of fever and localized heating on the human body.
UT Honors High School Seniors With Distinguished Tennessean Scholarships
UT will welcome at least 94 students from across the state as the newest class of Distinguished Tennessean Scholars.
Turfgrass Research Making Headlines Around the World
Media outlets across the globe turn their attention to UT’s turfgrass research for FIFA World Cup 26.
Elementary Students Win National AI Competition With Support From UT
A team of fourth- and fifth-grade students from Alcoa, Tennessee, won the national finals in the elementary category of the Presidential AI Challenge.
Vinciya Pandian Named Dean of UT Knoxville College of Nursing
Pandian succeeds Dean Victoria Niederhauser, who has served in the role since 2011.
UT Receives Historic $130 Million Investment from Dee and Jimmy Haslam, Largest in University History
The investment designates $100 million for the Haslam College of Business.
Elementary Students Backed by UT’s AI Tennessee Advance to National Competition
The students were challenged to develop AI tools or methods addressing community challenges.
Spring 2026 Dean’s List Honors More Than 17,000 Students
More than 17,000 students have been named to UT’s spring 2026 Dean’s List.