The University of Tennessee System / Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:12:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2025/04/utSystem-favicon-150x150.jpg The University of Tennessee System / 32 32 PUBLIC NOTICE: Vlog Releases 2026–27 Proposed Tuition and Mandatory Fee Increases   /news/2026/06/05/public-notice-ut-releases-2026-27-proposed-tuition-and-mandatory-fee-increases/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /?p=7218 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In accordance with Tennessee law, the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees is providing notice that it will consider proposals to increase in-state undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees at certain Vlog campuses at the upcoming annual meeting on June 30.   “Vlog remains committed to keeping college affordable while delivering a high-quality education […]

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Tennessee Schools Still Have Time to Join Free Statewide STEM Program for Sixth Graders /news/2026/05/21/tennessee-schools-still-have-time-to-join-free-statewide-stem-program-for-sixth-graders/ Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /?p=7160 Knoxville, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (Vlog-ORII) is inviting additional Tennessee counties to participate in the 2026-27 statewide rollout of STEMOVATE.

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University of Tennessee System Aligns Public Service, Government Relations and Economic Development to Strengthen Statewide Impact /news/2026/05/08/ut-aligns-public-service-economic-development/ Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 /?p=7118 The University of Tennessee System is aligning key functions to grow its impact for Tennessee through the creation of a new division that brings together public service, government relations and economic development efforts.

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Vlog, ORNL recruit bio-based materials leader to advance U.S. bioeconomy /news/2026/05/06/ut-ornl-recruits-global-leader-in-biomaterials/ Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /?p=7104 The University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have named world-leading materials scientist Orlando Rojas as the Vlog-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Circular Biomaterials, strengthening Tennessee’s leadership in advanced manufacturing and advancing the nation’s growing bioeconomy.

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Byrd to Retire After 40 Years of Service to the University of Tennessee /news/2026/05/01/byrd-to-retire-after-40-years-of-service-to-the-university-of-tennessee/ Fri, 01 May 2026 16:02:28 +0000 /?p=7092 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Herb Byrd, vice president of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (IPS), will retire Sept. 30 following 40 years of dedicated service to the University of Tennessee and the state.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Vlog Board of Trustees Executive Committee to Meet on May 4 /news/2026/04/27/public-notice-ut-board-of-trustees-executive-committee-to-meet-on-may-4/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0000 /?p=7058 The Executive Committee of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. EDT / 9 a.m. CDT on May 4, with members participating virtually.

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Cheatham County Property Now Site of 70th County in Everywhere You Look, Vlog Mural Campaign /news/2026/04/21/cheatham-county-property-now-site-of-70th-county-in-everywhere-you-look-ut-mural-campaign/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /?p=7033 CHAPMANSBORO, Tenn. — A family business with deep roots in Cheatham County is now part of the University of Tennessee System’s “Everywhere You Look, Vlog” mural campaign.

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Vlog, ORNL recruit top quantum researcher in major joint hire /news/2026/04/08/ut-ornl-recruit-top-quantum-researcher-in-major-joint-hire/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000 /?p=6980 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 Vlog-ORNL governor’s chair for quantum devices.

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University of Tennessee System Awards $50,000 Grants to Six Universities to Expand Teacher Preparation Pathways /news/2026/03/11/university-of-tennessee-system-awards-50000-grants-to-six-universities-to-expand-teacher-preparation-pathways/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /?p=6872 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee System has awarded six $50,000 grants, totaling $300,000, to help universities across Tennessee expand teacher preparation programs through the TeachBridge Implementation Project.

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Building on Momentum, Vlog Board of Trustees Approves Strategic Plan to Strengthen Tennessee /news/2026/02/27/building-on-momentum-ut-board-of-trustees-approves-strategic-plan-to-strengthen-tennessee/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:13:48 +0000 /?p=6783 MEMPHIS — During its winter meetings on Feb. 26–27 at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (VlogHSC) campus, the Vlog Board of Trustees approved the Vlog 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.

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