Campus Improvements Welcome New and Returning Vols
UT is rolling out campus improvements including expanded support services, upgraded dining options and additional transportation routes to make life on Rocky Top more connected and convenient.
UT Kicks Off Fall Semester with Record Enrollment, Campus Upgrades
UT will welcome new and returning students as the fall semester begins Monday, Aug. 18. With record total enrollment surpassing 40,000, the university remains dedicated to expanding educational access and providing an unparalleled student experience.
Ten Students, Recent Alumni Offered 2025-26 Fulbright Grants
Ten students and recent alumni from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Grants to pursue graduate study, conduct research or teach English abroad, recognizing their academic and professional accomplishments and leadership potential. The Fulbright Program, established in 1946, is the United States’ flagship international academic exchange program. Approximately 8,000 graduating
25 UT Students Named Gilman Scholars
Twenty-five UT students have been named Gilman Scholars — the second-largest class of recipients in the university’s history.
Haslam Leadership Scholars To Welcome 14 First-Year Students
UT will welcome 14 students as the newest class of Haslam Leadership Scholars this fall, offering them unique opportunities to make meaningful contributions in Tennessee and beyond.
UT Earns Silver Ranking as a Military Friendly School
The Silver ranking as a Military Friendly school places UT among the nation’s leading institutions for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for those who have served.
Vols Receive 2025 Boren Awards to Study Abroad
Two UT students have been offered Boren Awards by the National Security Education Program to fund their studies of languages and cultures abroad.
Two Students and an Alumnus Earn 2025 NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Three UT students and an alumnus have been awarded graduate research fellowships by the National Science Foundation to further their research and talents in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
UT Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Student Success Building
Leaders gathered April 24 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Student Success Building, which will serve as a central hub connecting students to resources that support their academic achievement and career readiness. The building is expected to open in fall 2027.
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.
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.
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.