UT System News

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.

The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees begins its meetings tomorrow in Memphis. Committee meetings begin at 12:30 p.m. CST / 1:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, Feb. 26. Special thanks to our hosts @UTHSC. Learn more at tennessee.edu/about/leadersh…

The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will hold its winter meetings Feb. 26–27 in the Mooney Library on the campus of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Read more here: tennessee.edu/news/2026/02/1…

The 2026 Grand Challenges Summit is a wrap. While the summit itself concludes, the dedicated work of our campuses and institutes will continue, as our university remains called to take on our state’s greatest challenges!

Big challenges. Statewide impact. At the 2026 Grand Challenges Summit, the UT System showcased how collaboration across campuses, communities and partners is strengthening rural Tennessee, advancing K–12 education and addressing addiction statewide. tennessee.edu/news/2026/02/1…

The UT Board of Trustees Audit and Compliance Committee will convene a nonpublic, executive session on Friday, Feb. 13 at 9 a.m. ET/8 a.m. CT. View the details here: tennessee.edu/news/2026/02/1…

A strong State of the University of Tennessee paired with the opening day of the Grand Challenges Summit made for a meaningful day across the UT System. Together, these moments highlighted progress already underway and the collaborative work ahead. With momentum building and priorities clear, it’s time to get back to work and continue advancing the greatest decade in UT history.

UT is delivering on its promise to Tennessee! From expanding opportunity and workforce readiness to tackling the state’s biggest challenges, UT leaders shared successes and a vision for 2030 at the 10th annual State of the University. tennessee.edu/news/2026/02/1…

PUBLIC NOTICE: The UT Board of Trustees will consider proposed tuition and mandatory fee increases for UT Health Science Center at its Feb. 26–27 meeting. Public comments are accepted through Feb. 23. Learn more and view details here: tennessee.edu/news/2026/02/0…

One week away from the Grand Challenges Summit and UT Day on the Hill. These gatherings bring focus to the issues shaping Tennessee’s future and the role higher education plays in advancing solutions!

Building the greatest decade in UT’s history means preparing Tennessee for what’s next and keeping college affordable. We’re getting students ready for tomorrow’s jobs so they can graduate free of debt and strengthen our communities and our state. tennessee.edu/news/column/fu…

University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd will deliver the 10th annual State of the University Address on Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. EST / 10 a.m. CST at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Franklin. tennessee.edu/news/2026/01/2…

This is what serving Tennessee looks like. UTC’s RAIL System is saving money for school districts! 💛💙

A complete education shapes how we think and what we work toward—and that purpose matters now more than ever. As we honor Dr. King, the UT System community reflects on learning that builds both mind and character, and uses that growth in service to others. #MLKDay #EverwhereUT