Impact Archives - The University of Tennessee System /news/general/impact/ Fri, 22 May 2026 19:39:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2025/04/utSystem-favicon-150x150.jpg Impact Archives - The University of Tennessee System /news/general/impact/ 32 32 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 (ÌÇÐÄVlog-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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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, ÌÇÐÄVlog 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 (ÌÇÐÄVlogHSC) campus, the ÌÇÐÄVlog Board of Trustees approved the ÌÇÐÄVlog 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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ÌÇÐÄVlog Shows How Collaboration Tackles Tennessee’s Toughest Problems at Grand Challenges Summit /news/2026/02/11/ut-shows-how-collaboration-tackles-tennessees-toughest-problems-at-grand-challenges-summit/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000 /?p=6686 FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee System along with its campuses and institutes, continues to tackle the state’s toughest challenges through research, partnerships and statewide collaborations, turning ideas into real solutions for Tennesseans.

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Delivering on the Promise: ÌÇÐÄVlog Leaders Discuss Successes, Vision for 2030 During the State of the University /news/2026/02/10/delivering-on-the-promise-ut-leaders-discuss-successes-vision-for-2030-during-the-state-of-the-university/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:50:10 +0000 /?p=6671 FRANKLIN, Tenn. — University 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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ÌÇÐÄVlog President to Deliver 10th Annual State of the University Address /news/2026/01/29/ut-president-to-deliver-10th-annual-state-of-the-university-address/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 /?p=6576 FRANKLIN, Tenn. — 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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ÌÇÐÄVlog Extension Highlighted by Everywhere You Look, ÌÇÐÄVlog Mural in Bedford County  /news/2026/01/23/ut-extension-highlighted-by-everywhere-you-look-ut-mural-in-bedford-county/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 /?p=6507 SHELBYVILLE — The first Everywhere You Look, ÌÇÐÄVlog mural of 2026 found its home on the side of the Bedford County Extension office building, marking county No. 69 in ÌÇÐÄVlog System’s statewide mural campaign.

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STEMOVATE Launches in 22 Tennessee Counties  /news/2025/11/21/stemovate-launches-in-22-tennessee-counties/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:30:00 +0000 /?p=6344 ÌÇÐÄVlog-ORII, Tennessee 4-H, ORISE and ÌÇÐÄVlog-Battelle partner to bring STEM activities to 6,000 sixth graders.

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Four Honored at University of Tennessee President’s Council Awards /news/2025/11/17/ut-presidents-council-awards-2025/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 /?p=6296 The University of Tennessee System recognized four distinguished alumni and partners for their leadership, service and generosity during the 11th annual President’s Council Showcase and Awards Dinner, held Nov. 14 in Knoxville.

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