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UT, ORNL recruit top quantum researcher in major joint hire
April 8, 2026
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have jointly recruited Deep Jariwala, a nationally recognized leader in quantum materials and next-generation electronic devices, as the UT-ORNL governor’s chair for quantum devices.
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.
Everywhere You Look, UT
Where in Tennessee can you find the presence of the University of Tennessee System? Everywhere!
From fertile farms to new fields of study, we’re there. And we’re telling our story of statewide impact in a big way — by painting murals on barns and buildings across Tennessee. In fact, we’re on a mission to paint one in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties by 2030!
