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Great news and a strong example of how UT is working with partners to put students first. We're strengthening pathways that make a four-year degree more affordable and accessible while helping students build skills for today’s workforce. Looking forward to this partnership!

Today, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, mentors, and caregivers who shape lives, strengthen families, and inspire future generations across Tennessee and beyond. Happy Mother’s Day from the University of Tennessee System. 🧡 #EverywhereUT

By bringing key outreach and engagement efforts closer together, the UT System is building on its work to support stronger communities, economic growth and greater opportunity across Tennessee. Read more about the new division here: tennessee.edu/news/2026/05/0…

UT and @ORNL have named globally recognized materials scientist Orlando Rojas a Governor’s Chair. His work turns natural resources into advanced manufacturing materials — supporting farmers, creating jobs and driving investment in Tennessee More 🔗 tennessee.edu/news/2026/05/0…

Listening matters. It’s how we stay connected, transparent and aligned — and listening is at the heart of our Be One UT values. Thanks to everyone who joined the first President’s Office Hours and for the good discussion and ideas shared. #OneUT

Well earned Dr. Byrd. tennessee.edu/news/2026/05/0…

Want to dig deeper? Explore our interactive data dashboards: tennessee.edu/about/facts-fi…

Behind the numbers, UT creates real impact. Students choose UT, stay, succeed and graduate. More Tennesseans earn degrees with less debt, and more Pell Grant recipients graduate—expanding access to opportunity. Research turns into real solutions across Tennessee.

The Executive Committee of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. EDT / 9 a.m. CDT on Monday, May 4, with members participating virtually. Learn more here: tennessee.edu/news/2026/04/2…

A family business, a restored tobacco barn and a new mural. Cheatham County is the 70th to join the “Everywhere You Look, UT" mural campaign. Read the story here: tennessee.edu/news/2026/04/2…

How is AI impacting higher education? See how UT is making Tennessee a leader in AI: tennessee.edu/news/column/ai…

Developing strong leaders means focusing on people. The UT Executive Leadership Institute brought a 20-person cohort to Chattanooga to focus on empathy, well-being and trust in leadership, with insights from campus leaders, national experts and a hands-on lunar mission simulation

A big win for Tennessee! UT and @ORNL are building momentum in quantum research. Deep Jariwala joins as a Governor’s Chair for quantum devices, advancing next-gen computing, growing talent and driving economic opportunity across Tennessee. tennessee.edu/news/2026/04/0…

A great day in Greeneville, Tennessee, highlighting the statewide impact of the University of Tennessee. Community leaders, educators and industry partners talked workforce, opportunity and the future of Tennessee. See how UT can help your community: tennessee.edu/state-impact/w…

There is nothing routine about preparing for a trench rescue and that is exactly why this work matters!

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga continues to lead with purpose through @UTCNursing MobileMOC bringing high-quality compassionate care directly to communities across Tennessee.

There’s a reason the UT System has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years — our people. 🧡 This Employee Appreciation Week, we celebrated the teams helping UT serve Tennesseans every day. Interested in joining UT? tennessee.edu/about/careers/

The UT Board of Trustees has approved the Be One UT 2030 Strategic Plan, a bold roadmap to expand access, grow research, strengthen rural health care and help more students graduate with less debt. Read more about the winter board meetings here: tennessee.edu/news/2026/02/2…

The Winter Meeting of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees convenes today at 8:30 a.m. CST / 9:30 a.m. EST. Watch live at Tennessee.edu

The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees committee meetings begin today at 12:30 p.m. CST / 1:30 p.m. EST. Stream live at Tennessee.edu.