2025 State of the University of Tennessee Address
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:
Randy Boyd
UT System President
Panelists for the 2025 State of the University Address:
Donde Plowman
Chancellor, UT Knoxville (UTK)
Robert Dooley
Interim Chancellor, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC)
Linda C. Martin
Interim Chancellor, UT Southern (UTS)
Yancy E. Freeman
Chancellor, UT Martin (UTM)
Peter F. Buckley M.D
Chancellor, UT Health Science Center (UTHSC)
Herb Byrd
Vice President, Institute for Public Service (IPS)
Keith Carver
Senior Vice President/Senior Vice Chancellor, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA)