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.
The Conversation: How Out‑of‑Work Fishermen Saved the American Revolution
George Washington knew his forces could not win the American Revolutionary War without sea power, but he did not have a navy.
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.
UT Launches Knoxville Quantum Accelerator To Advance Tennessee’s Future
UT launches K-Quantum accelerator, uniting partners to advance quantum leadership and economic benefits.
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.
The Conversation: Blackout Risks Are Rising — Why Neighboring Power Grids Can’t Just Send Extra Electricity Where It’s Needed
Extreme weather often leaves one region in the dark while nearby places still have power.
Sixteen Students Earn Gilman Scholarships for International Study and Internships
The students were awarded a collective $55,000 in scholarships from the U.S. Department of State to support their studies or internships abroad.
Institute of American Civics Survey Shows Ongoing Need for Civics Education
Civic knowledge may play an important role in fostering tolerance for opposing political views and strengthening civil discourse.
The Conversation: How Much Is a Bat Worth? Protecting These Tiny Insect‑Eaters Isn’t Just Good for Farms — Their Deaths Cost Taxpayers and the Wider Economy
The declining bat population has broad implications for the agricultural economy, human health, rural governments and even financial markets.
Haslam Leadership Scholars To Welcome 16 First-Year Students
Sixteen students will join UT as Haslam Leadership Scholars this fall, gaining unique opportunities to make meaningful contributions in Tennessee and beyond.