UT Day on the Hill Showcases “Innovation Changing Lives”
Flying drones with your mind, a 3D-printed autonomous vehicle, and data making cities smarter and traffic safer are only a few examples of how the University of Tennessee is using innovation to change lives across the state. With all UT campuses and institutes playing a vital role in bettering the lives of Tennesseans, eight … Continued
UT Leaders Advocate for Priorities on Capitol Hill
First Day of Session UT Interim President Randy Boyd and UT Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman were on hand in Nashville to welcome members back for the legislative session. The two leaders made numerous visits on Tuesday, Jan. 14 to advocate for funding for the Oak Ridge Institute (ORI) and the UT Institute of Agriculture … Continued
Lawmakers return for 2020 legislative session
Tennessee lawmakers return to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, January 14 at noon CST for the second year of the 111th Tennessee General Assembly. The 2020 legislative session is anticipated to move quickly toward an early adjournment as lawmakers begin campaigning for the 2020 elections. 2020 will be the last time that members run prior to … Continued
President Boyd Testifies at Governor’s Budget Hearing
UT Interim President Randy Boyd testified at Governor Bill Lee’s higher education budget hearings today, highlighting FY20-21 funding recommendations made by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). The recommendations include fully funding the state’s performance-based formula at $38 million to recognize improved outcomes at public higher education institutions, as well as a key request aimed at … Continued
General Assembly Finishes Its Work: Provides UT with Historic Funding Level
The legislature completed its work for the First Session of the 111th General Assembly on May 2. In a successful year for the University of Tennessee, the legislature fully funded the higher education performance formula that, when combined with other funding received, provided the largest state appropriation in UT’s history (over $643 million). The state … Continued