Institute of American Civics Survey Shows Ongoing Need for Civics Education
Civic knowledge may play an important role in fostering tolerance for opposing political views and strengthening civil discourse.
UT Student Named 2026 Truman Scholar
The prestigious award recognizes students with outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to public service, and academic excellence.
UT’s Institute of American Civics To Expand Tennessee Civics Academy Statewide
The academy provides a space for Tennessee K-12 educators to discuss strategies for fostering and teaching topics in civic education.
The Conversation: Supreme Court Likely To Reject Limits on Concealed Carry but Uphold Bans on Gun Possession by Drug Users
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases testing the limits of gun rights under the Constitution.
The Conversation: Supreme Court’s Decision on Birthright Citizenship Will Depend on Its Interpretation of One Key Phrase
When the justices weigh the arguments, they will focus on the meaning of the 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause.
Oklahoma City Mayor Receives Inaugural Howard H. Baker Jr. Award for Public Service
The Howard H. Baker Jr. Award for Public Service recognizes David Holt as an exceptional rising national leader whose work embodies confidence in America’s democratic institutions, respect for diverse perspectives and the ability to find common ground.
US Department of Education Awards Over $2 Million to UT’s Institute of American Civics
The grant will fund a three-year program to expand K-12 civics education in Tennessee.
UT Investments Enhance Student Experience, Support Research and Workforce Needs
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is building for the future – investing in its campus to enhance the student experience and support high-impact research, academic excellence, the workforce needs of the state and world-class athletics.
The Conversation: Supreme Court Opens with Cases on Voting Rights, Tariffs, Gender Identity and Campaign Finance To Test the Limits of a Constitutional Revolution
The most influential cases before the U.S. Supreme Court this term focus on three dominant themes.
UT’s Baker School Announces $25,000 National Award Honoring Young Public Servants
Nominations for the 2025 Baker Award for Public Service are open now and will be accepted through Sept. 1.
Listen. Learn. Lead. Week Inspires Vols to Lead with Courage
UT is hosting “Listen. Learn. Lead.” Week March 3-7 to encourage faculty, staff and students to understand different perspectives, learn from the experiences of others and lead with courage.
The Conversation: Political Bickering and Policy Uncertainty Take a Toll on Business Investment, Research Shows
Because policy uncertainty tends to spike around elections, studies suggest that the current political environment is creating headwinds for business investment.