If Gov. Bill Haslam gets his way, three former athletes will soon be part of the University of Tennessee’s new 12-person board. Acting just days after state legislators approved the governor’s proposal to reorganize UT’s Board of Trustees, Haslam released his slate of nominees Monday.
Opioids Become System-Wide Priority For University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee is making opioid research and awareness a system-wide priority. The commitment came during the annual “state of UT” address this week.
UT’s New Chancellor Calls For Fighting Injustice, Fostering ‘Intellectual Debate’
The new chancellor of the University of Tennessee Knoxville laid out a lofty vision for the campus at a ceremony celebrating her new role late Friday.
UT’s New Code Of Conduct Passes, But Not With Flying Colors From State Lawmakers
Listen The University of Tennessee Knoxville did not get the quick stamp of approval it was looking for on its new student code of conduct. After months of revision and comment periods, UT’s new policy needed a committee of state lawmakers to sign off Wednesday to be effective by the time the semester begins next week. […]
University Of Tennessee Seeks Approval On New, More Lenient Student Code Of Conduct
Listen The University of Tennessee’s flagship campus in Knoxville is hoping to implement a new student code of conduct this fall, something that hasn’t been done in four decades. UT officials say the changes make the code less punitive and will help students learn from mistakes.
Vanderbilt Students Are The Happiest In The Country, According to Princeton Review
The Princeton Review has released their annual list of lists for colleges and universities, and Vanderbilt is in the top ten of some of the most desirable categories.
Nashville Universities Rise In U.S. News Rankings
Nashville universities are highlighting their rising status on the US News and World Report’s annual rankings made public Tuesday morning.
Tennessee Lab Uses Lasers From The Sky To Find Unmarked Graves
Technology from Tennessee’s Oak Ridge National Lab could one day help in the discovery of war crimes or genocide. Researchers are looking for new ways to detect unmarked graves.
Chancellors to UT Faculty: No Change in Benefits for the Unmarried
University of Tennessee leaders say faculty attempts to extend benefits to unmarried and gay partners won’t work. They contend such a move would be against the law.
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