Donations Needed for ‘Schools of the SEC Food Fight’
UT’s Big Orange Pantry will compete in the first-ever Schools of the Southeastern Conference Food Fight to collect donations for campus food pantries across the SEC.
Student Union Celebrates Third Floor Opening for Student Resources
UT’s Student Union celebrated new additions to its third floor at a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by students, faculty, and staff.
Update on Incident in Africana Studies Classroom
The university has actively worked to understand the facts and listen to the concerns related to a faculty member’s use of a racially charged acronym on a whiteboard last week as part of an Africana Studies class on the African diaspora. We are committed to being transparent about the facts, concerns, and actions taken.
Remembering MLK: Keep Moving
Students, faculty, and staff at UT celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with an interactive photo montage at the Student Union organized by the Division of Student Life and various campus partners.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Coming off a year in which community has been deeply sought, UT will host a series of events throughout January, both virtual and in person, to build community and celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Preparing for a Holistically Healthy Break
With the end of the semester fast approaching, UT is committed to making a difficult transition back home for winter break easier for students.
Dean Shea Kidd Houze Recognized as SEC Trailblazer
Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students Shea Kidd Houze was selected as a trailblazer by the Southeastern Conference for her many years of experience in higher education and her work in compassionate care and student engagement.
Pedestrian Mall Extension Among UT Projects Receiving National Honors
UT’s pedestrian mall west extension has been awarded a landscape architecture citation in the 2019 American School and University Architectural Portfolio, the premier competition honoring excellence in educational design.
UT Welcomes Students to Campus for Move-In and Welcome Week
Thousands of students are returning to Rocky Top this week to move into campus residence halls for the fall semester.
Nine Tips for Achieving Academic Success
Classes are right around the corner, and it’s never too early to start planning for a successful first year on Rocky Top. We asked staff at the Student Success Center for advice for students on achieving success during their time in college.
UT Grads Making an Impact in Careers across State, around Globe
UT’s Center for Career Development has released a survey of UT graduates from the 2017–18 academic year.
A Place to Belong: UT Campus Ministries
UT is home to more than 20 campus ministries that provide students with places to gather for worship, seek guidance throughout their transformative college experience, and make deep, lasting friendships.