High School Seniors Surprised with Admission to UT
UT surprised some new Vols with admissions offers on visits to Austin-East, Fulton and Central High Schools. Nine high school seniors were admitted to the university as members of the Class of 2027.
2022 Wrapped: A Year in Photos
Take a look back at some of UT’s favorite photos and special moments from 2022.
Preparing for Success: Supporting Students at Austin-East
A new initiative to led by the writing center is one of many examples of UT’s commitment to expanding access to a college education to students at Austin-East and across Tennessee.
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.