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Alumni Spotlight: Trey Warren (’17)
“Your work ethic and preparation will open doors long before titles or experience do,” said Trey Warren (’17), Senior Client Executive at Microsoft, when asked what advice he’d give to current students.
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Letter from the Vice Chancellor
As students return to campus to begin a new school year, our University Advancement team is reminded of the why behind what we do as fundraisers. Whether in the form of endowments, major gifts, or annual giving, every dollar makes a difference in the lives of our students, faculty and staff, and the region. We are thankful for our generous alumni and friends and the role they played in what has been a monumental year for our team.
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Smartt and Patterson Receive UTAA Outstanding Teacher Award
The University of Tennessee Alumni Association (UTAA) announced its 2025 faculty award winners. UT Martin’s Dr. Philip Smartt, professor of natural resources management in the Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources, and Dr. Tammie Patterson, associate professor in the Department of Educational Studies, received the Outstanding Teacher Award.
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Sidney Church (’22, ’23) Honors Late Father with Chemo Care Kits
McKenzie Foster’s time at the College of Business and Global Affairs not only prepared her for her role as project coordinator, but also helped her discover a passion for event planning
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Note from the Vice Chancellor
We hope to see more of you create and elevate your impact with your alma mater. Together, we can help UT Martin continue to SOAR!
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News from UT Martin
- 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. The post University of Tennessee System Awards $50,000 Grants to Six Universities to Expand Teacher Preparation Pathways appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- MEMPHIS — During its winter meetings on Feb. 26–27 at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) campus, the UT Board of Trustees approved the UT 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. The post Building on Momentum, […]
- The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will hold its winter meetings Feb. 26–27 in the Mooney Library located on the University of Tennessee Health Science Center campus. The post PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming UT Board of Trustees Meetings Announced appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- 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. The post UT Shows How Collaboration Tackles Tennessee’s Toughest Problems at Grand Challenges Summit appeared first on The University of Tennessee […]
- The Audit and Compliance Committee of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will convene in a nonpublic, executive session on Friday, Feb. 13, starting at 9 a.m. EST/ 8 a.m. CST. The post PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming Meeting of the University of Tennessee Audit and Compliance Committee appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- 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. The post Delivering on the Promise: UT Leaders Discuss Successes, Vision for 2030 During the State of the University appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center when the board meets on Feb. 26–27 in Memphis, Tennessee. The post PUBLIC NOTICE: UT Health Science Center Releases Proposed Tuition and Mandatory Fee Increases appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- 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. The post UT President to Deliver 10th Annual State of the University Address appeared first on The […]
- SHELBYVILLE — The first Everywhere You Look, UT mural of 2026 found its home on the side of the Bedford County Extension office building, marking county No. 69 in UT System’s statewide mural campaign. The post UT Extension Highlighted by Everywhere You Look, UT Mural in Bedford County appeared first on The University of Tennessee System.
- KNOXVILLE — The Executive Committee of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees today approved the appointment of Melissa Tindell as vice president for communications and marketing for the University of Tennessee System, effective retroactively on Jan. 1, 2026. The post UT Board of Trustees Approves Melissa Tindell as Vice President for Communications and Marketing […]