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President’s Column

Latest Column – April 2025

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Tennessee General Assembly Passes State Budget; Top UT Priorities Funded

The Tennessee General Assembly has officially passed its $59.8 billion budget for FY 25-26, which includes top priority investments benefitting University of Tennessee campuses and institutes.

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On Leadership: Plowman Interviews Randy Boyd on Experiences that Shaped Him

UT System President Randy Boyd joined Chancellor Donde Plowman for an interview exploring his experiences in leadership, including his time as a first-generation college student and the transition from business to government to higher education.