Campus Investments Support Research, Growth and Student Experience
Campus projects include new academic buildings, residence halls and student support spaces.
Seven Students Named Torchbearers
UT has named seven students Torchbearers, an honor reserved for the university’s top-achieving undergraduate students.
Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking for Residence Halls
Two new residential communities with approximately 1,950 beds are expected to open for fall 2025.
Board of Trustees Approves Residence Hall, Academic Degrees and Departments
The board approved a third new residence hall for campus as well as the first degree programs in the College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies.
Board of Trustees Approves New Residence Halls, Institute of Agriculture Leader
The new residential communities will be built through a public-private partnership and are expected to add approximately 1,900 beds to the university’s housing inventory when they open in fall 2025.
Record Retention, Student Success Highlight Fall Semester at UT
Thanks in part to record retention, growth in the number of graduate and professional students, and student success initiatives, UT is preparing to welcome more than 36,000 students to campus this fall.
UT Announces Public-Private Partnership for New Residence Halls, Master Lease
New residence halls will be built along Andy Holt and Caledonia Avenues and adjacent to Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Housing Department Honored with Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award
On National Philanthropy Day, observed Nov. 3, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s University Housing department was honored with the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award by the Great Smoky Mountain Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
City of Knoxville Public Works Prepares for Students’ Return
Chancellor Plowman joined Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon to thank city service crews.
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.
Geier Hall and Robinson Hall Officially Dedicated
A dedication ceremony was held Friday, September 17, with members of the Geier and Robinson families.
A Snapshot of Life on Rocky Top
Take a look at the first two weeks of the 2021-2022 academic year, filled with hundreds of events and traditions welcoming students to Rocky Top.