At the meeting, the Board of Trustees will consider appointing Interim President Randy Boyd to the position of president up to June 30, 2025. The Board will also be briefed on the University’s actions and plans in response to COVID-19.
In consultation with all UT campus chancellors, Interim President Randy Boyd announced all in-person classes will be temporarily suspended until further notice as a proactive measure in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
UT’s online resource guide provides valuable information regarding important research being conducted by UT-Battelle-managed Oak Ridge National Laboratory, general health and safety guidelines, and a comprehensive expert guide for media use.
The One Health concept is a global effort that transcends political boundaries, recognizing that the health of humans is connected to the health of animals and the environment.
The Board of Trustees will meet at the UTC University Center on East 5th Street. Committee meetings and the meeting of the full board will be webcast live and archived for later viewing.
Randy Boyd’s remarks will highlight accomplishments from the previous year and outline his key objectives to position UT to have its greatest decade in history.
President’s Council members will have the opportunity to tour the UT Martin campus as part of the showcase and awards event. The dinner will honor four UT leaders for their service to the University.
Rigoberto “Gobet” Advincula joins ORNL and UT as a polymer and materials scientist with expertise in nanostructured materials — leveraging the structure and functionalities of materials on a near-atomic, nanometer length scale.
