Tennessee is trying to improve oral health. But which comes first: more dentists or more patients with dental coverage? It’s a classic chicken and egg problem. So state leaders are trying to expand both at once.
For Newly Forming UT Southern, The Mascot Blends The Clashing Colors Of 2 Merged Schools
Martin Methodist College in Pulaski is now officially part of the University of Tennessee system. Starting today, it’s known as UT Southern. One challenge has been finding a way to blend the school colors of red and highlighter orange.
In Hiring Blitz, UT Names New Football Coach — Also From Central Florida
Josh Heupel was hired by his former boss Danny White, who was announced as UT’s new athletic director last week. Heupel is a former quarterback at Oklahoma.
Just Days After Some Students Returned, UT Already Has 28 Coronavirus Cases
The University of Tennessee has 28 confirmed coronavirus cases — 20 students and eight employees — and more than 150 in isolation because of close contact or COVID-19 symptoms. Chancellor Donde Plowman provided an update through a livestream video on Thursday.
University Of Tennessee Board Wants Interim President Randy Boyd To Stay
The University of Tennessee board is recommending that interim president Randy Boyd’s position become permanent. The board’s chair, John Compton, said Wednesday he wanted to give Boyd a five-year term.
Students In Tennessee Now Have A Shot At Free Four-Year College
Listen High-achieving students coming from families that make $50,000 or less will soon be able to attend the University of Tennessee for free. UT President Randy Boyd announced today the system is launching a new financial aid program — called UT Promise — which will begin in the Fall of 2020 and cover tuition and […]
Outgoing UT President Reflects On His Legacy Of Budget Reform — And Spats With State Lawmakers
Listen The president of the University of Tennessee system is retiring this week, leaving behind campuses with growing enrollment and strong budgets. For the past eight years, Joe DiPietro has overseen three campuses, a health sciences center and extension offices in every county of the state.
Haslam Ally, Former Gubernatorial Candidate Randy Boyd Nominated As UT’s Interim President
Listen Randy Boyd, a Republican businessman and longtime ally of Gov. Bill Haslam, has been nominated to serve as the interim president of the University of Tennessee, following the decision of the system’s current leader to move up his retirement.
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