State of the University

Each year, UT System President Randy Boyd and UT leaders reflect on progress, celebrate milestones and share bold plans for the future. Explore past addresses and learn how these dedicated leaders are shaping the future of the UT System.

The UT President and campus chancellors sitting on stage during a panel discussion.

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On Feb. 13, 2025, President Boyd delivered the State of UT Address in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, before an audience of more than 370 UT faculty and staff, government leaders, and community partners during the first-ever UT Grand Challenges Summit. Joined by UT leaders, Boyd celebrated record-breaking success, research growth and statewide impact — reflecting the collective momentum driving his vision for the greatest decade in university history.

“At the midway point in Randy Boyd’s mission of making the 2020s ‘the greatest decade in UT history’, the UT System president believes UT is in its strongest position yet, with all-time high revenue, more record-breaking enrollment and an exciting mix of research projects happening across system campuses.

Keenan Thomas, Higher Education Reporter, Knoxville News Sentinel
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President Randy Boyd delivered the 2025 State of UT Address Feb. 13 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Past State of UT Addresses