2021 Wrapped: A Year in Photos
Take a look back at some of UT’s favorite photos and special moments from the 2021 calendar year.
Student Union Celebrates Third Floor Opening for Student Resources
UT’s Student Union celebrated new additions to its third floor at a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by students, faculty, and staff.
What’s Open during Thanksgiving Break?
Although there are no classes on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, those staying on or around campus during break can still eat at various dining facilities.
UT Hosts Hunger and Homelessness Summit
November 16–24 is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. UT will participate in the week, hosting several events to raise awareness about resources on campus that help combat food insecurity and meet the needs of students.
UT Homecoming Celebration Begins Sunday
UT’s Homecoming celebration begins on Sunday, embracing the university’s 225-year anniversary with this year’s theme, “Lighting the Way.”
Halloween Activities on Rocky Top
Halloween-themed festivities are gearing up across UT’s campus. Many of the events welcome faculty and staff to bring their families.
Register to Vote at UT Locations, September 23–27
During National Voter Registration Week, September 23–27, the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy, UT Libraries, and the Student Government Association will hold voter registration drives on Pedestrian Walkway, the Student Union Plaza, and in Hodges Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pedestrian Mall Extension Among UT Projects Receiving National Honors
UT’s pedestrian mall west extension has been awarded a landscape architecture citation in the 2019 American School and University Architectural Portfolio, the premier competition honoring excellence in educational design.
UT’s Vol Court Speaker Series, Pitch Competition Kicks Off Wednesday
UT students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the local community, are encouraged to pitch their business ideas at Vol Court, a semiannual pitch competition and speaker series presented by the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in UT’s Haslam College of Business.
Photo Gallery: Student Union Grand Opening
The campus community gathered last week to celebrate the grand opening of the Student Union with a day full of events.
Nine Years in the Making: Largest Project in UT’s History Now Complete
The Student Union, UT’s largest building project, is now open and serves as the community center of campus.
What Will Be in the Student Union When It Opens in January?
Six years in the making, the Student Union is the largest project in the history of the university.