Facilities Services Building Earns Preservation Award
The UT Facilities Services Complex on Sutherland Avenue has received an East Tennessee Preservation Award.
UT’s Stormwater Management Office Wins Award
The UT Stormwater Management office was recently recognized as the Organization of the Year by the Tennessee Stormwater Association. UT was selected for the award from more than 100 organizations statewide.
Updated Campus Map Features Wealth of Information
UT’s online campus map has been streamlined and optimized for use on mobile devices, but the real difference is what is under the hood.
Student Health Center Is Partnering with Health Department to Share Mosquito Bite Prevention Tips
The Student Health Center is partnering with the Knox County Health Department to spread the word about mosquito bite prevention.
Excitement Builds as Academic Departments Begin Moving into Strong Hall
Faculty and staff have begun moving into the new Strong Hall, a state-of-the-art classroom and laboratory building. The facility’s innovative design has already piqued the interest of universities around the country.
1,000 Trees to Be Planted at UT Friday
The UT campus will be a little greener Friday, March 3, with the planting of 1,000 trees in honor of Tennessee Arbor Day.
Maintenance Planned for Whirlwind Sculpture
Portions of the A Startling Whirlwind of Opportunity sculpture on Pedestrian Walkway will undergo maintenance beginning this month.
Facilities Services Hosts Spring Cleaning Workshop March 9
Facilities Services will host a campus workshop, “Facilities Fundamentals: Spring Cleaning Essentials,” from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at the International House Great Room.
Facilities Services to Speed Key Approval Process, Upgrade Building Swipe Card Access
Facilities Services is rolling out new procedures to simplify the financial approval process for requesting keys for campus offices.
Campus Construction Progress to Continue in 2017
The spring semester brings several big campus improvement milestones, beginning with the opening of the new Stokely Family Residence Hall. Inside the building, the Fresh Food Company, a new POD Market, and a Starbucks WPS open today to all students, faculty, staff and visitors. Jamba Juice, also serving Starbucks coffee, in TRECS opens today. Strong
Construction Projects Honored for Excellence in Design
Four construction projects at UT have been honored by American School and University magazine as examples of the best in design among colleges and universities. “We’re pleased with the recognition,” said Dave Irvin, associate vice chancellor for facilities services. “Two of our projects, Strong Hall and the Stokely Family Residence Hall, aren’t even finished yet
New Key Request System Coming to Campus
Changes are coming to the process for requesting a key or swipe card access on campus. Ensuring the safety of our community and campus is always of the utmost importance, and these access changes will increase the security and control over who can access campus buildings and departmental spaces. In addition to increased security, this