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UT Board of Trustees Approves Reduced-Credit Undergraduate Degrees, Operating Budget

June 30, 2026

PULASKI, Tenn. — During its annual meeting June 29–30 on the UT Southern campus, the UT Board of Trustees approved a framework supporting the development of reduced-credit undergraduate degrees, positioning the UT System as an early leader in creating innovative academic pathways aligned with workforce needs.
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UT System Joins Tennessee Press Association in Honoring Top Journalism Across State

June 25, 2026

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Journalists, editors and designers from across Tennessee gathered June 25 for the annual Tennessee Press Association awards ceremony, which has been co-sponsored by the University of Tennessee System for 86 years.
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PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming UT Board of Trustees Meetings Announced

June 22, 2026

The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will hold its annual meetings June 29 and 30 in the Art Gallery of the Gault Fine Arts Center located on the UT Southern campus.
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University of Tennessee Names Interim Vice President of the Institute for Public Service, Launches National Search

June 9, 2026

The University of Tennessee has appointed longtime public servant and former university leader Jim Thomas as interim vice president of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (IPS), effective Oct. 1, and launched a national search for the institute’s next permanent leader.
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PUBLIC NOTICE: UT Releases 2026–27 Proposed Tuition and Mandatory Fee Increases 

June 5, 2026

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In accordance with Tennessee law, the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees is providing notice that it will consider proposals to increase in-state undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees at certain UT campuses at the upcoming annual meeting on June 30. “UT remains committed to keeping college affordable while delivering a high-quality education…
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Tennessee Schools Still Have Time to Join Free Statewide STEM Program for Sixth Graders

May 21, 2026

Knoxville, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (UT-ORII) is inviting additional Tennessee counties to participate in the 2026-27 statewide rollout of STEMOVATE.
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University of Tennessee System Aligns Public Service, Government Relations and Economic Development to Strengthen Statewide Impact

May 8, 2026

The University of Tennessee System is aligning key functions to grow its impact for Tennessee through the creation of a new division that brings together public service, government relations and economic development efforts.
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UT, ORNL recruit bio-based materials leader to advance U.S. bioeconomy

May 6, 2026

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have named world-leading materials scientist Orlando Rojas as the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Circular Biomaterials, strengthening Tennessee’s leadership in advanced manufacturing and advancing the nation’s growing bioeconomy.
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Byrd to Retire After 40 Years of Service to the University of Tennessee

May 1, 2026

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Herb Byrd, vice president of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (IPS), will retire Sept. 30 following 40 years of dedicated service to the University of Tennessee and the state.
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PUBLIC NOTICE: UT Board of Trustees Executive Committee to Meet on May 4

April 27, 2026

The Executive Committee of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. EDT / 9 a.m. CDT on May 4, with members participating virtually.
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UT Board of Trustees Approves Reduced-Credit Undergraduate Degrees, Operating Budget

UT System Joins Tennessee Press Association in Honoring Top Journalism Across State

PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming UT Board of Trustees Meetings Announced

University of Tennessee Names Interim Vice President of the Institute for Public Service, Launches National Search

PUBLIC NOTICE: UT Releases 2026–27 Proposed Tuition and Mandatory Fee Increases

Tennessee Schools Still Have Time to Join Free Statewide STEM Program for Sixth Graders

University of Tennessee System Aligns Public Service, Government Relations and Economic Development to Strengthen Statewide Impact

UT, ORNL recruit bio-based materials leader to advance U.S. bioeconomy

Byrd to Retire After 40 Years of Service to the University of Tennessee

PUBLIC NOTICE: UT Board of Trustees Executive Committee to Meet on May 4

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