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.
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 Earns Top-Tier Graduate Rankings; Nuclear Engineering, Supply Chain Lead the Way
Graduate programs in engineering, business and other specialties rank among the best in the country.
Nine Students Named Torchbearers
Eight seniors and one recent graduate have been named Torchbearers, UT’s highest undergraduate student honor.
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.
UT, Knox County Schools Partner to Boost Special Education Workforce
The new initiative expands access to teacher preparation and strengthens inclusive education across the community.
UT Receives Multiple National Honors From APLU
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities has recognized UT for its innovation, economic prosperity, student success and community engagement.
SEC Names Four Faculty Members Academic Leadership Development Fellows
The fellowship program seeks to identify, prepare and advance academic leaders for roles within SEC institutions and beyond.
UT Named Finalist for National Community Engagement Award
UT was recognized for launching the Research and Education Aligned for Clinical and Community Health in partnership with River Valley Health, formerly Cherokee Health Systems.
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 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.
Ten Students Named Torchbearers, UT’s Highest Honor
Ten seniors and recent graduates who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to service and leadership have been named Torchbearers, the university’s highest undergraduate student honor.