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Our UT Advocates are thousands of alumni, employees, students and friends who believe in the University’s value to all Tennesseans and share that message with elected officials. We believe that your voice matters, and together, we can make a difference. Become an advocate today.
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
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
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
On April 18, both chambers passed the fiscal year 24-25 state budget. In addition to investments made in the base budget, the legislature funded the $29.65 million request for the Gross Anatomy Lab at the UT Health Science Center. This allocation marks the single largest legislative investment for higher education and is the second-largest … Continued
