Lonnie T. Brown Jr. Named Dean of College of Law
Lonnie T. Brown Jr. has been named dean of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Law and Elvin E. Overton Distinguished Professor of Law. He begins July 1, 2022.
Babu Appointed Senior Advisor for Research and STEM Workforce Development Initiatives
Babu will advise the provost and the vice chancellor for research on national strategic developments in STEM research and education and brings his knowledge of those developments to both offices.
Four Faculty Members Named 2021 Chancellor’s Professors
Ted Stank, Kevin Tomsovic, Robert Trigiano, Penny White named UT Chancellor’s Professors.
Van Jones to Deliver Mossman Lecture
Van Jones, CNN host, political commentator, Emmy Award-winning producer, and best-selling author, will deliver the seventh annual Mossman Distinguished Lecture at 7 p.m. October 26.
Trustees Approve New Strategic Vision for Knoxville Campus
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new strategic vision for the Knoxville campus along with several other measures.
UT Rises to 46th Among Nation’s Best Public Universities
UT improved in key rankings metrics such as graduation and retention, faculty resources, and student excellence. Chancellor Donde Plowman said the university is well-positioned to continue such a positive trajectory.
Record Number of Vols Begin Fall Semester at UT
UT’s total enrollment is on track to be the largest on record, topping 31,000 students, as new and returning Vols start the 2021 fall semester.
Matthew Mench Named Dean of Tickle College of Engineering
Matthew Mench has been selected to serve as the next dean and Wayne T. Davis Dean’s Chair of the Tickle College of Engineering. He begins July 1.
UT Launching Online Computer Science Master’s Degree
UT is expanding its online portfolio to include a Master of Science degree program in computer science through the Tickle College of Engineering.
Jason Young Named Dean of College of Architecture and Design
Jason Young, professor and director of UT’s School of Architecture, has been named the next dean of the College of Architecture and Design effective July 1.
UT Honors First-Gen Grads
UT celebrated 554 first-generation graduates in a recent special ceremony honoring their unique experience.
Hap McSween Named to National Academy of Sciences
“Hap” McSween, Chancellor’s Professor emeritus in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences.