Governor Lee Holds Higher Education Budget Hearing
President Randy Boyd represented the UT System at the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) budget hearing this week. At the hearing, THEC presented its higher education funding recommendations to Governor Bill Lee for his consideration to include in the FY 26-27 state budget. The Commission’s proposed spending plan notably includes: $73.8M to fully fund the … Continued
A Historic Year for UT: Thank You, Advocates!
The Tennessee General Assembly has officially passed its $59.8 billion budget for FY 25-26, and it includes transformational investments that will benefit University of Tennessee campuses and institutes across the state. We are especially grateful to the Tennessee General Assembly and Gov. Bill Lee for their continued support and investment in the UT System. Their … Continued
UT Receives Historic Capital Investments in Proposed Budget
Last week, Gov. Bill Lee presented his 2025 State of the State address, reaffirming Tennessee’s strong commitment to higher education and the University of Tennessee System’s vital role in shaping the state’s future. Notably, Gov. Lee is proposing historic investments in UT’s infrastructure. Capital improvements have been a top priority this year, and Gov. Lee … Continued

