UT Government Relations Team Seeking Legislative Intern for 2025 Spring Semester
The University of Tennessee Office of Government Relations & Advocacy is seeking a legislative intern for the 2025 spring semester (January-May). This is an opportunity for a graduate or undergraduate student with an interest in the intersection of higher education policy and politics to gain unique experience in both federal and state government relations and … Continued
117th Congress Convenes for New Session
As the 117th U.S. Congress begins its work in Washington D.C. this week, here is a federal government relations update.
Proposed Transfer of Arsenal Land Added to Defense Authorization Act
The University of Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Milan is one step closer to officially expanding its holdings along Highway 70A in Milan.
U.S. Department of Energy Awards $20 Million Federal Grant for Oak Ridge Institute at UT
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $20 million federal grant to the new Oak Ridge Institute (ORI) at UT.
UT Leaders Advocate for Priorities on Capitol Hill
UT Interim President Randy Boyd and UT Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman were on hand in Nashville to welcome members back for the legislative session.