Three Students Awarded 2025-26 Goldwater Scholarships
Three students have been awarded Goldwater Scholarships, the most prestigious undergraduate STEM scholarship in the United States, for the 2025-26 academic year.
Graduate Programs Ranked Among Nation’s Best
UT’s graduate programs rank among the nation’s best, showcasing the university’s commitment to innovation, research and professional development. A record number of students are advancing their education beyond the undergraduate level at UT, reinforcing the strength of its academic offerings.
UT Seniors Named Among Nation’s Best Business Majors
Diamond Maria Clark and Timothy Held received recognition from Poets&Quants for Undergrads on the publication’s annual list of top business majors nationwide.
The Conversation Weekly Podcast: COVID Modeling Reveals New Insights into Ancient Social Distancing
The COVID pandemic has sparked new research into how disease may have affected ancient civilizations, and the clues this offers about a change in the way humans designed their villages and cities 8,000 years ago.
Generous Donation to Support Student Veterans
The generous gift from John and Debbie Grubb will enhance the support and resources student veterans need to succeed, reinforcing the university’s commitment to supporting its veteran community.
The Conversation: With Hooters on the Verge of Bankruptcy, a Psychologist Reflects on Her Time Spent Studying the Servers Who Work There
More so than most restaurants, managers at restaurants like Hooters seek to strictly regulate how their employees look and act.
UT Earns Top Rating on Tennessee Educator Preparation Report Card
In the latest Tennessee Educator Preparation Report Card, issued annually by the Tennessee State Board of Education, UT was one of only two public institutions statewide to receive the top-tier designation.
The Conversation: Trump’s Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Could Spell Trouble for Distilled Spirits
The U.S. imports far more distilled spirits than it exports – five times as much by value, as of 2024.
UT Celebrates Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
UT will celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week April 7-11 to recognize graduate students’ hard work and accomplishments and offer opportunities for community engagement and networking.
Connecting and Empowering Graduate Students
To help graduate students find connection and support, the university has developed intentional programming to show them that UT is more than just a campus — it’s home sweet home.
Students Give Back Over Spring Break
Through the Jones Center for Leadership and Service’s VOLbreaks program, 40 students traveled to cities across the country to engage in community service and develop a deeper understanding of the world beyond campus.
The Conversation: From Greenland to Fort Bragg, America Is Caught in a Name Game Where Place Names Become Political Tools
Changing a place name can fundamentally shift how people view, relate to or feel that they belong within that place.