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08/27/2026

UT has received $20 million from the National Science Foundation to establish ATHENA (Advanced Testbed for High-throughput Experimentation in Nano- and Atomic Science), one of 20 research hubs in the U.S. that will form a national network of AI-powered laboratories to accelerate scientific discovery.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has secured $20 million from the National Science Foundation to accelerate breakthroughs in automated materials.

08/26/2026

Vol Dining has taken on-campus dining to a new level with cash equivalency at the new HHS Plaza food trucks, including Big Orange Grill and the Snackin’ Wagon. Students can also use Dining Dollars and Flex at the UT Creamery in Torchbearer Hall when it officially opens later this month!

Vol Dining at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is thrilled to announce a dynamic lineup of new dining experiences and revitalized spaces launching this fall. These updates reflect our continued mission to serve the Volunteer community with exciting flavors, fresh ingredients, and enhanced con...

08/25/2026

Every move-in story is different. We want to hear yours!

Take the 2026 Fall Move-In Survey and tell us about your experience moving into University Housing. Your feedback helps us make move-in more welcoming, organized, and supportive for future Vols. Survey closes September 1. Survey Link: https://tiny.utk.edu/MoveIn2026

08/24/2026

The College of Nursing has been recognized among the nation’s top nursing programs for consistently strong first-time pass rates on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), earning a place on Nurse.org’s list of nursing schools that have maintained pass rates of 90% or higher for three consecutive years.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing has been recognized among the nation’s top nursing programs for consistently strong first-time National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) pass rates, earning a place on Nurse.org’s list of nursing schools tha...

08/23/2026

Students in adjunct professor Issac Fowler’s sports documentary course produced “It’s Not About Me: A Rick Barnes Story,” a documentary that explores men’s basketball head coach Rick Barnes beyond the court. The yearlong project taught students how to build a character-driven film through hands-on experience.

In adjunct lecturer Isaac Fowler’s sports documentary  course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, students stepped into a process that felt less like a traditional class and more like a working production team. Fowler and his students produced It’s Not About Me: A Rick Barnes Story, a do...

08/22/2026

Construction on three new residence halls on the site of Carrick and Reese Halls begins today. The new buildings will provide campus housing and additional classrooms and are expected to be completed in fall 2029. To learn more about this and other projects on campus, visit the Facilities Services current projects page.

Facilities Services partners with our campus and the University of Tennessee system in carrying out the goals of the university’s Master Plan through research, design, collaborative project management, creative problem solving, and current projects.

08/21/2026

UT is investing in high-impact research, scholarship and creative activity through the inaugural awards of its Ascent Program for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Designed to support transformative projects with disciplinary and institutional impact, the new internal funding initiative provides awards of up to $50,000 for up to three years. Awards in the first round span the disciplines of music, architecture, art history, archaeology and film.

The Ascent initiative at the University of Tennessee supports projects in music, architecture, art history, archaeology and film.

08/20/2026

The opening of Torchbearer Hall, upgrades to Student Union East and North Plaza and the reopening of the Free Store are just a few of the new additions across campus this fall. These updates reflect UT’s continued commitment to meeting the needs of a growing campus.

Several campus improvements will enhance the student experience and make life at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, more convenient and accessible.

08/19/2026

This fall the university is introducing two new undergraduate degrees and one new graduate degree, all the first of their kind in the state. The programs advance UT’s strategic mission of preparing students to tackle challenges across Tennessee and beyond, creating opportunities and developing leaders for some of the nation’s highest-demand fields.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is introducing two new undergraduate degrees and one new graduate degree, all the first of their kind in the state.

08/18/2026

UT is again raising the bar in research excellence with the addition of eight exceptional researchers in fields ranging from precision health and advanced computing to nuclear energy and sustainable materials. These preeminent hires, tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing Tennessee and the nation, showcase the university’s bold commitment to attracting top-tier faculty and solidify its standing as a premier institution for groundbreaking innovation and discovery.

Eight faculty experts will join the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to advance groundbreaking research that will impact Tennessee and the nation.