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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.

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

Cheatham County Property Now Site of 70th County in Everywhere You Look, UT Mural Campaign

April 21, 2026

CHAPMANSBORO, Tenn. — A family business with deep roots in Cheatham County is now part of the University of Tennessee System’s “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural campaign.

Cheatham County Property Now Site of 70th County in Everywhere You Look, UT Mural Campaign

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.

UT, ORNL recruit top quantum researcher in major joint hire

Building on Momentum, UT Board of Trustees Approves Strategic Plan to Strengthen Tennessee

February 27, 2026

MEMPHIS — During its winter meetings on Feb. 26–27 at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) campus, the UT Board of Trustees approved the UT System’s five-year strategic plan, which provides a clear roadmap for advancing the mission of serving Tennesseans and beyond through education, discovery and outreach.

Building on Momentum, UT Board of Trustees Approves Strategic Plan to Strengthen Tennessee

UT Shows How Collaboration Tackles Tennessee’s Toughest Problems at Grand Challenges Summit

February 11, 2026

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee System along with its campuses and institutes, continues to tackle the state’s toughest challenges through research, partnerships and statewide collaborations, turning ideas into real solutions for Tennesseans.

Fall Meeting of the UT Board of Trustees

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

Cheatham County Property Now Site of 70th County in Everywhere You Look, UT Mural Campaign

UT, ORNL recruit top quantum researcher in major joint hire

Building on Momentum, UT Board of Trustees Approves Strategic Plan to Strengthen Tennessee

UT Shows How Collaboration Tackles Tennessee’s Toughest Problems at Grand Challenges Summit

Delivering on the Promise: UT Leaders Discuss Successes, Vision for 2030 During the State of the University

PUBLIC NOTICE: UT Health Science Center Releases Proposed Tuition and Mandatory Fee Increases

UT Extension Highlighted by Everywhere You Look, UT Mural in Bedford County

STEMOVATE Launches in 22 Tennessee Counties

Hawkins County Mural Showcases UT’s Agricultural Impact on Rural Communities

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