Boyd Center Report Shows Tennessee’s Economy to Surpass US Growth in 2025
Jobs are expected to grow faster in Tennessee than in the U.S. in 2025 in many sectors, including natural resources, mining and construction.
UT, MSU, FIFA Convene for Second FIFA Pitch Research Field Day
UT researchers and leadership met with FIFA officials to review progress toward developing the perfect natural grass pitches for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Business Leaders Concerned About Inflation but Optimistic About Tennessee
Despite a pessimistic outlook on the U.S. economy, business leaders remain optimistic about Tennessee’s business climate.
Maroulas Appointed Associate Vice Chancellor, Director of AI Tennessee
As part of his new role, Vasileios Maroulas will lead the development of AI-focused curricula across disciplines.
Tennessee Population Projected To Hit Nearly 8 Million by 2040
The state has already recorded robust population increases in the early 2020s, and by 2030 is expected to grow to 7.51 million people.
National Science Foundation Awards UT $18M to Study Factors That Lead to Pandemics
The grant establishes a new multidisciplinary research center focused on identifying the ways human activities contribute to the spread of infection.
Seven Students and Recent Graduates Offered NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Seven students have been offered National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships to encourage their diverse talents in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
UT Leads $25M Nuclear Technology Consortium
The new consortium will lead advances in global security, clean energy and artificial intelligence.
William T. Grant Foundation Announces Funding for UT, Cherokee Health Systems for Research-Practice Partnership
The grant-funded efforts will center around the development of a training program for CHS practitioners and UT students and faculty.
Seven Faculty Members Elected AAAS Fellows
Seven faculty members from UT were awarded this lifetime honor as members of the recently announced 2023 class of AAAS Fellows.
UT Leads Research Project to Create the Perfect Pitches for FIFA World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup Tournament 26™ poses unique challenges for the delivery of uniform and consistent natural grass pitches.
UT, Vanderbilt Host Summit on Future of Tennessee’s Innovation Economy
UT and Vanderbilt University joined the Council on Competitiveness to host a conversation on the state’s role in the future of innovation ecosystems.