UT Recognized for Excellence in Business, Engineering, and Nursing Programs
UT ranked 53rd among the nation’s best public universities and rose 10 spots in the best value category.
Record Enrollment Driven by New, Returning Students
By emphasizing strengths-based approaches for students, UT is seeing an increase in enrollment and record retention of first-year and second-year students.
Four Faculty Members Honored as Chancellor’s Professors
Professors in engineering, journalism, physics, and psychology have been recognized with the highest lifetime honor the university bestows on faculty.
Celebrating Outstanding Students, Faculty, and Staff
Faculty, staff, and students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, were recognized for outstanding achievements during the Academic Honors Banquet and the Chancellor’s Honors Banquet.
UT Partners with Cherokee Health Systems to Improve Education and Research
UT has entered into a new partnership with Cherokee Health Systems to address relevant health issues and advance the development of health education and research.
Buchan Recognized with SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Alison Buchan, Carolyn W. Fite Professor of Microbiology in the College of Arts and Sciences, is one of 14 SEC Faculty to receive the 2022 award.
‘Listen. Learn. Lead.’ Week
“Listen. Learn. Lead.” Week encourages students, faculty, and staff to listen to different perspectives, learn from the experiences of others, and work to become courageous leaders.
UT Libraries Acquires Beauford Delaney Collection
UT Libraries have acquired the personal archive of renowned modernist painter Beauford Delaney.
Manderscheid to Direct NSF Division of Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics Professor David Manderscheid will direct the National Science Foundation’s Division of Mathematical Sciences beginning January 31.
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.