2025: Rocky Top Year in Review
Take a look back at some of UT’s best moments from 2025.
UT Dedicates Winston College of Law
The naming recognizes a transformative gift from the Bill Gatton Foundation to honor the late Frank Winston, an alumnus of the college and former Tennessee lawmaker.
College of Law Named To Honor Alumnus Frank Winston
The Bill Gatton Foundation’s $32.5 million gift establishes innovative opportunities for law students through two distinct fellowship programs designed to produce lawyers who will embody the shared values and vision of Winston and Gatton—the Frank Winston Public Interest Law Fellows and the Frank Winston Business Law Fellows.
Graduate Programs Ranked Among Nation’s Best
UT’s graduate programs rank among the nation’s best, showcasing the university’s commitment to innovation, research and professional development. A record number of students are advancing their education beyond the undergraduate level at UT, reinforcing the strength of its academic offerings.
Graduates Celebrate Achievements, Booker Awarded Honorary Degree
Over 5,300 graduates crossed the commencement stage at UT May 16–18, embarking on new chapters of their lives alongside family, friends, peers and mentors.
Notable Alumni to Address Spring Graduates
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will hold 11 commencement ceremonies May 16-18, welcoming more than 5,000 graduates into its alumni family.
Honors Banquets Celebrate Students, Faculty and Staff
The awards honor those who demonstrate outstanding leadership and service to the university and wider community.
Graduate Programs Ranked Among Best in Country by U.S. News and World Report
Graduate programs in business, law and other specialties rank among the best in the nation.
Leaders Highlight Enrollment, Career-Readiness Program
The Campus Advisory Board of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, heard updates on enrollment, the new guaranteed admissions policy for undergraduate students and an innovative career-readiness program.
Four Faculty Named SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows
The program seeks to identify, prepare and advance academic leaders for roles within SEC institutions and beyond.
Prominent UT Alumni to Address Spring Graduates
UT will host 11 commencement ceremonies May 18-20 as it welcomes more than 5,000 graduates into its alumni family.
Students, Faculty and Staff Celebrated at Honors Banquets
Faculty, staff, and students were recognized for outstanding achievements during the Academic Honors Banquet and the Chancellor’s Honors Banquet.