
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.

Budget Season in Full Swing
Budget hearings continued again this week, with UT presenting budget testimony before the House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee.

UT President Presents Top Funding Priorities at Governor’s Budget Hearing
In today’s hearing, President DiPietro focused on the significant recent achievements of the UT System, and outlined eight priority budget items to build on those achievements.

Governor Haslam Announces Restructuring of TN Higher Education
Under the proposed plan, the six TBR universities will receive their own local governing boards. The impact of the proposed plan appears to be minimal to the University of Tennessee System.