UT Knoxville Advisory Board To Meet March 20
Agenda items include an update from Chancellor Donde Plowman as well as the Tickle College of Engineering.
Schwartzman Part of Team Awarded $1 Million Sloan Foundation Grant
The team will study the development of data centers and their impact.
Chancellor Donde Plowman Receives Leadership Award
The Knoxville Chamber recognized Chancellor Plowman with a leadership award for regional success.
UT Parking and Transportation Receives More Than $10 Million in Grant Funding
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will receive more than $10 million through two federal grants to expand its T bus fleet, install pedestrian safety technology and identify areas for future safety improvements.
UT Teacher Preparation Program Receives Top State Rating in Key Categories
In the latest report from the Tennessee State Board of Education, UT received the top-tier rating “Exceeded Expectations” in two key categories.
FIFA Returns to UT for Final Pitch Management Research Field Day Ahead of World Cup 26
Turfgrass specialists, sod farmers, stadium managers and other professionals gathered to discuss final preparations including data-driven decisions around pitch testing, management, protection and aesthetics as well as stadium-specific setup considerations and lighting.
The Conversation: Will AI Accelerate or Undermine the Way Humans Have Always Innovated?
Unlike individual performance, technology advances through combination and collaboration.
Board Approves Growth Projects and New Degree Program, Hears Future Vision
The Board of Trustees approved plans to enhance the student experience and support strategic growth at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The board also approved moving forward with new academic degrees to support the workforce needs of the state. Chancellor Donde Plowman outlined for the board the university’s bold path forward.
Thirteen UT Students Earn Gilman Scholarships To Study Abroad
Thirteen students have been awarded Gilman Scholarships from the U.S. Department of State. The scholarships will support the students as they study abroad.
The Conversation: Warming Winters Are Disrupting the Hidden World of Fungi — The Result Can Shift Mountain Grasslands To Scrub
A changing ecosystem could mean a decline in grasses and wildflowers that cattle and wildlife rely on for food.
The Conversation: How a 22-Year-Old George Washington Learned How To Lead From a Series of Mistakes in the Pennsylvania Wilderness
Washington’s time in the Fort Duquesne area taught him valuable lessons about frontier warfare, international diplomacy and personal resilience.
UT’s Institute of American Civics To Expand Tennessee Civics Academy Statewide
The academy provides a space for Tennessee K-12 educators to discuss strategies for fostering and teaching topics in civic education.