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.
UT Recognized as One of Nation’s Best Employers for New Graduates
This marks the sixth consecutive year the university has earned this distinction.
Spring Commencement Honors Record Number of Graduates
Across 10 ceremonies, the university celebrated approximately 9,000 spring recipients of undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates as well as summer graduation applicants.
Twelve Students and Alumni Earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Twelve UT students and alumni have been awarded fellowships from the National Science Foundation to further their education and research in STEM fields.
UT Knoxville Sets Tuition, Proposes Minimum Pay Increase
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Campus Advisory Board heard presentations on the upcoming annual budget, student success initiatives, and accomplishments from a historic year for the university at its meeting May 12.
UT To Celebrate Record Number of Graduates at Spring Commencement
UT will welcome approximately 9,000 graduates into its alumni family across 10 spring commencement ceremonies May 14-17.
UT Names Governor’s Chair for Circular Biomaterials
Rojas is an internationally recognized leader in sustainable materials science.