UT Government Relations Team Seeking Legislative Intern for 2027 Spring Semester
The University of Tennessee Division of Government Relations, Advocacy, and Economic Development is seeking a legislative intern for the Spring 2027 semester (January–May). This is a unique opportunity for a UT undergraduate junior or senior, or graduate student interested in the intersection of higher education policy, state government, and economic development to gain hands-on experience … Continued
Tennessee General Assembly Passes 27 FY State Budget
The Tennessee General Assembly recently approved the $58.3B state budget for the 2027 fiscal year. We are especially grateful for the $311 million in funding that was provided to support our top priority for the session – a new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building at the UT Health Science Center. This represents the state’s single … 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
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