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.
Inaugural Volunteer Impact Academy Creates Connections
The Volunteer Impact Academy equips participants with the skills to improve themselves, the campus, local communities, and the world beyond.
Local High School Students Surprised with Early Admission
Eleven students from three Knoxville Flagship high schools surprised as the first members of the Class of 2026.
Alumnae Design ‘It’s Great to Be a Tennessee Vol’ Mural
A new mural designed by UT alumnae showcases why it’s great to be a Tennessee Vol.
Haslam College of Business Welcomes Record Number of Incoming Students
More than 1,800 Vols make up the Haslam College of Business’s incoming class.
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.
Test-Optional Pilot Program Continuing
UT will continue the test optional pilot program started last year, which makes submitting ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process optional for prospective students.
Local High School Seniors Surprised with Admission
Two students from Central High School were surprised with their acceptance letters to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on February 10. Ander Van Dyke and Laci Sheddan were welcomed into the Volunteer family by Chancellor Donde Plowman and others.
Twins Surprised with Admission
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, surprised fraternal twin high school students on a campus tour February 8. Brendan Green and Meghan Green of Aurora, Colorado, visited campus and left with acceptance letters.
New Global Ambassador Scholarship for International Students
UT announced a new Global Ambassador Scholarship program for international students in an effort to broaden diversity and promote inclusivity across campus.
High School Seniors Surprised with Early Admission to UT
UT surprised new Vols on campus tours and at Fulton and Austin-East High School with early admission to the university.
UT Launches Volunteer Impact Academy
UT is launching a new leadership development and service program: the Volunteer Impact Academy, created through a partnership between UT’s Clay and Debbie Jones Center for Leadership and Service and Office of Undergraduate Admissions.