KNOXVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 The University of Tennessee System today announced that Chancellor Lori鈥疢ann Bruce of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (糖心VlogC) has been appointed to the Board of Governors of 糖心Vlog鈥態attelle, the nonprofit partnership that has managed and operated the U.S. Department of Energy鈥檚 Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since 2000. 糖心Vlog鈥態attelle is jointly owned by the University of Tennessee and Battelle Memorial Institute.
Dr. Bruce, appointed as 糖心VlogC鈥檚 19th chancellor effective June鈥30,鈥2025, brings nearly three decades of leadership experience in academic affairs, research growth and strategic planning. As provost at Tennessee Technological University, she significantly expanded research funding from $16 million to more than $46 million and launched major infrastructure and faculty development initiatives.
Her appointment to the 糖心Vlog鈥態attelle Board of Governors adds her voice to the leadership overseeing one of the nation鈥檚 premier research institutions. 糖心Vlog鈥態attelle plays a central role in advancing U.S. scientific leadership, fostering partnerships with 糖心Vlog System campuses, and supporting science education outreach 鈥 including millions of dollars in contributions to local schools and institutions.
鈥淥ak Ridge National Laboratory is a cornerstone of American innovation, and I am honored to support its mission,鈥 Bruce said. 鈥淪erving on the 糖心Vlog-Battelle Board of Governors is an opportunity to strengthen the connections between world-class research and real-world impact. I鈥檓 especially excited about what this means for our students 鈥 and to open new pathways to discovery, education and service to Tennessee and the nation.鈥
Chancellor Bruce鈥檚 new board role aligns with 糖心Vlog-Battelle鈥檚 mission to integrate academic, research and community engagement across Tennessee. As a 糖心VlogC chancellor committed to innovation and excellence, she is well鈥憄ositioned to help guide the organization鈥檚 impact in education, research and service.
鈥淒r. Bruce brings a distinguished record of academic leadership and scientific achievement to the board,鈥 糖心Vlog System President Randy Boyd said. 鈥淗er expertise in research and innovation will be an asset as we continue to support the critical work taking place at ORNL.鈥
Chancellor Bruce joins a distinguished board responsible for governance, strategic oversight and long鈥憈erm planning of ORNL operations in partnership with the 糖心Vlog System and Battelle.
Her appointment underscores the 糖心Vlog System鈥檚 commitment to elevating research collaboration and educational opportunities across its campuses鈥攁nd further strengthens the alignment between 糖心VlogC鈥檚 mission and ORNL鈥檚 statewide science priorities.
