The Conversation: Students Branch Out and Climb Trees To Learn up Close How To Care for Them and Why They Help Cities Flourish
Forestry students do not often get the chance to climb up into a tree, feel its branches and see its leaves up close.
The Conversation: Soaring US Beef Prices Likely To Rise Further Thanks To Trade Tensions and Disease Outbreaks
The cost of beef, having spiked since early 2025, is coming under even more pressure.
Five UT Faculty Teams Receive Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Awards
Recipients of the awards will advance their research into real-world solutions.
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.
Four Faculty Elected 2025 AAAS Fellows
The honor is one of the most prestigious that a scientist can receive and recognizes extraordinary achievements.
Nine Students Named Torchbearers
Eight seniors and one recent graduate have been named Torchbearers, UT’s highest undergraduate student honor.
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.
The Conversation: Renewable Energy Is Cheaper and Healthier – So Why Isn’t It Replacing Fossil Fuels Faster?
Overcoming the obstacles in renewable energy projects will require global cooperation.
The Conversation: Why Higher Tariffs on Canadian Lumber May Not Be Enough To Stimulate Long-Term Investments in US Forestry
The U.S. has ample forest resources, but replacing imports with domestic lumber isn’t as simple as it sounds.
Research Project Co-Led by UT Among Finalists in NSF Regional Innovation Engines Program
UT is part of an NSF Engines proposal that has advanced to the final stage of competition.
The Conversation: Tomato Trade Dispute Between the US and Mexico Is Boiling Over Again – with 21% Tariffs Due in July
This tussle over tomatoes began in the 1990s when growth in tomato imports from Mexico prompted U.S. producers to ask if they were being sold at unfairly low prices.
Outstanding Students, Faculty and Staff Recognized at Honors Banquets
The annual Academic Honors Banquet and Chancellor’s Honors Banquet celebrate individuals who excel in research and creative work, impact campus culture, and demonstrate outstanding leadership and service.