Driving Tennessee Forward through Education, Research and Outreach

Thursday, Feb. 13
Noon CST/1 p.m. EST
Embassy Suites Murfreesboro
Streamed live on tennessee.edu

The University of Tennessee System, its campuses and institutes are stronger than ever—leading the way in education, research and service across the state and beyond. We invite you to join UT System President Randy Boyd and the UT leadership team for the annual State of UT Address, where we’ll reflect on our progress, celebrate our milestones, and outline the bold steps ahead as we continue shaping the greatest decade in the history of the University of Tennessee.

From record-breaking enrollment and graduation rates to transformative research and financial growth, this year’s address will highlight the impact of UT’s mission to serve Tennessee. Together, we are making a difference—for our students, our communities and our state.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about UT’s vision, accomplishments and the road ahead.


2025 Moderator for the State of the University Address:

UT System President Randy Boyd

Randy Boyd

UT System President

Panelists for the 2025 State of the University Address:

Chancellor Donde Plowman

Donde Plowman

Chancellor, UT Knoxville (UTK)

Robert Dooley

Robert Dooley

Interim Chancellor, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC)

Linda Martin

Linda C. Martin

Interim Chancellor, UT Southern (UTS)

Yancy Freeman

Yancy E. Freeman

Chancellor, UT Martin (UTM)

Peter Buckley

Peter F. Buckley M.D

Chancellor, UT Health Science Center (UTHSC)

Dr. Herb Byrd III portrait

Herb Byrd

Vice President, Institute for Public Service (IPS)

Keith Carver

Keith Carver

Senior Vice President/Senior Vice Chancellor, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA)