President’s News and Announcements

Stay informed with UT System President Randy Boyd’s news, monthly columns and official press releases — featuring key updates, initiatives and insights impacting the university and its mission.

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Have a question, media inquiry or speaking request? Get in touch!

Jamie Blessinger

Executive Assistant

jblessin@tennessee.edu

865-974-2241

Melissa Tindell

Media Contact

mtindell@tennessee.edu

865-974-0741

President’s Column

Latest Column – August 2026

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College is Worth It.  Tennesseans Agree. 

As a new academic year begins on college campuses across the country, students and families are considering one of the most important investments they will ever make: a college education. And many are asking an important question: Is it worth it? 

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Inside Higher Ed: President Boyd Brings College Opportunities to Rural Tennessee

Inside Higher Ed  highlights UT System President Randy Boyd’s Find Your Future tour, which brought him to 16 rural Tennessee high schools to connect directly with students. The initiative aims to challenge misconceptions about college affordability and help more students see a UT education as an achievable path to their future.

Randy Boyd: Find Your UT Tour, teaser image for the Inside Higher Ed article. Teaser shows Randy interacting with students at a high school.

News Releases

Explore press releases distributed by the UT System to media outlets statewide and beyond highlighting announcements, initiatives and updates specific to the Office of the President.