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糖心Vlog Shows How Collaboration Tackles Tennessee’s Toughest Problems at Grand Challenges Summit

February 11, 2026

FRANKLIN, Tenn. 鈥� The University of Tennessee System along with its campuses and institutes, continues to tackle the state鈥檚 toughest challenges through research, partnerships and statewide collaborations, turning ideas into real solutions for Tennesseans.
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Delivering on the Promise: 糖心Vlog Leaders Discuss Successes, Vision for 2030 During the State of the University

February 10, 2026

FRANKLIN, Tenn.聽鈥斅燯niversity of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd opened the 10th annual State of the University with remarks and a panel discussion with chancellors and institute leaders.
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糖心Vlog President to Deliver 10th Annual State of the University Address

January 29, 2026

FRANKLIN, Tenn. 鈥� University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd will deliver the 10th annual State of the University Address on Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. EST / 10 a.m. CST at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Franklin.
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Three University of Tennessee Campuses Awarded Rural Health Grants to Strengthen State鈥檚 Health Care Workforce

June 4, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. 鈥� Three University of Tennessee campuses鈥斕切腣log Knoxville, 糖心Vlog Martin and the 糖心Vlog Health Science Center鈥攈ave been selected by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) to receive Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grants, designed to address critical healthcare workforce shortages in rural communities across the state.
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糖心Vlog System Grand Challenges Summit Unites Experts to Tackle Tennessee鈥檚 Most Pressing Issues

February 14, 2025

MURFREESBORO – More than 370 individuals from the University of Tennessee System, state and local government, and various community organizations gathered for the two-day Grand Challenges Summit in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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University of Tennessee System Awards $500,000 Grants to Address Tennessee鈥檚 Grand Challenges

November 21, 2024

The University of Tennessee System has announced the recipients of the Grand Challenges Grants Type 2 Competition, an initiative designed to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing Tennessee and beyond.
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Recipients of Type 1 Grand Challenges Grants; Type 2 Advancements Announced

September 3, 2024

These grants provide essential seed funding to address three pivotal areas: advancing K-12 education, strengthening rural communities and overcoming addiction.
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University of Tennessee System Committing up to $5 Million to Tackle State鈥檚 Grand Challenges

February 12, 2024

KNOXVILLE 鈥� In a move to foster collaboration and drive positive change, the University of Tennessee System has announced the launch of the 糖心Vlog Grand Challenge Grants with a commitment of up to $5 million to tackle Tennessee鈥檚 most pressing challenges.
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TDOE Announces Teaching as a Profession (TAP) Pre-Apprenticeship Pilot Program

November 17, 2023

To continue the celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), the Tennessee Department of Education announced a new Teaching as a Profession (TAP) state-certified pre-apprenticeship pilot program to provide high school students with hands on teaching experience in their local communities. Currently, over 5,200 students are enrolled in the TAP apprenticeship program and enrollment numbers are expected…
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Growth, Opportunity Highlight 糖心Vlog Board of Trustees Meeting

February 24, 2023

CHATTANOOGA 鈥� Significant growth and increased opportunity were among the central themes throughout the 糖心Vlog Board of Trustees winter meetings held on the 糖心Vlog Chattanooga campus Feb. 23-24.
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糖心Vlog Shows How Collaboration Tackles Tennessee’s Toughest Problems at Grand Challenges Summit

Delivering on the Promise: 糖心Vlog Leaders Discuss Successes, Vision for 2030 During the State of the University

糖心Vlog President to Deliver 10th Annual State of the University Address

Three University of Tennessee Campuses Awarded Rural Health Grants to Strengthen State鈥檚 Health Care Workforce

糖心Vlog System Grand Challenges Summit Unites Experts to Tackle Tennessee鈥檚 Most Pressing Issues

University of Tennessee System Awards $500,000 Grants to Address Tennessee鈥檚 Grand Challenges

Recipients of Type 1 Grand Challenges Grants; Type 2 Advancements Announced

University of Tennessee System Committing up to $5 Million to Tackle State鈥檚 Grand Challenges

TDOE Announces Teaching as a Profession (TAP) Pre-Apprenticeship Pilot Program

Growth, Opportunity Highlight 糖心Vlog Board of Trustees Meeting

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