Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee included a 4% investment in the University of Tennessee’s systemwide salary pool, among other key investments in his recent State of the State address.
Since 2018, the UT trustees, who were all new to the Board, have taken a series of deliberate steps to build the Board from the ground up employing best practices in governance.
In a special meeting, the Board took the next step in a possible acquisition of Martin Methodist College by giving its approval for UT System leaders to continue negotiations and seek necessary approvals.
Whitworth currently serves as associate vice president for government relations and advocacy and has been with the UT System since 2012. During her career, Whitworth has led a host of state, federal and strategic issues on behalf of the UT System.
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees celebrated new enrollment records as well as the safety of its campuses during discussions of the ongoing impact of COVID-19 during its meetings Thursday and Friday.
The network aims to become a valued resource for data-driven, evidence-based, non-partisan and actionable policy information on substance misuse and addiction for the State of Tennessee.
The webinar series for businesses and nonprofits runs Oct. 27 through Nov. 19. Each session is geared toward tackling common issues faced during the global coronavirus pandemic.
Leaders at the two universities announced a strategic alliance to compete for the management-and-operations contract of the Y-12 National Security Complex in Tennessee and the Pantex Plant in Texas.
Delphia Howze has more than 20 years working in industry and higher education helping organizations leverage diversity to create and strengthen inclusive environments.
