May 11 Budget Update
I have asked each campus and institute to prepare two-year budgets that account for use of federal stimulus money that the state will allocate to the University. The stimulus money will put off -- not prevent -- the $66 million state funding reduction two years from now.
Posted May 11, 2009
UT, ORNL Collaborate on Solar Opportunity
In his State of the State address on Monday night, Gov. Phil Bredesen
indicated his desire to develop a Solar Institute and to establish
Tennessee as the research leader to make solar power practical.
Posted February 10, 2009
January 30 Budget Update to Students
I want to thank and commend your chancellors and campus leaders for
their work during this budget crisis. At this time, I thought it would
be a good idea for you to hear from me as we go through this
unprecedented economic situation facing the University of Tennessee.
Posted January 30, 2009
January 14 Budget Update
During the Board of Trustees' Executive and Compensation Committee today
in Knoxville, board members and I discussed potential budget reductions.
Posted January 14, 2009
January 12 Budget Update
The last few months has been a trying time for the University as we
learn more about our budget situation and realize there are more
difficult days ahead as we plan for the pending budget reductions.
Posted January 12, 2009
Webcast for Today's Effectiveness and Efficiency Committee Meeting
President Petersen encourages employees to view the Committee's meeting through a live Webcast.
Posted January 05, 2009
Dec. 18 Budget Update
President Petersen updates faculty and staff on the latest budget news and announces he and his staff will take voluntary pay cuts and relinquish their University vehicles.
Posted December 18, 2008
Dec. 9 Budget Update
President Petersen discusses latest budget news.
Posted December 09, 2008
EEF Committee Update
President Petersen discusses the value of the cost-saving ideas submitted by employees through UTALK.
Posted December 03, 2008
Budget Hearing Update
You may have read in the paper or seen on television news the serious challenges Gov. Bredesen laid out on Tuesday in Nashville. The obstacles are very real. We are at the beginning of a lengthy process, and we have a lot of work to do on budget planning with an emphasis on preserving programs, jobs and student services during these lean times.
Posted November 26, 2008
Budget Hearing
President Petersen discusses the November 25 budget hearing in Nashville.
Posted November 25, 2008
Chancellor Recommendation Today
I wanted to take a moment to update all members of the Knoxville campus community about my plans to recommend Dr. Jimmy Cheek, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources at the University of Florida, to serve as your next Chancellor.
Posted October 24, 2008
Board of Trustees and Six Committees to Meet Oct. 23-24 in Knoxville
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees and six of its committees will meet Oct. 23-24 in Knoxville.
Posted October 15, 2008
Tennessee Breaks Ground for Innovative Cellulosic Ethanol Pilot Biorefinery
DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC (DDCE) and the University of Tennessee (UT) Research Foundation, through Genera Energy, LLC, broke ground today for an innovative pilot-scale biorefinery and state-of-the-art research and development facility for cellulosic ethanol, or ethanol from non-food sources.
Posted October 14, 2008
Budget Reduction
The University of Tennessee has been notified by the Commissioner of Finance and Administration in Nashville that based on continued revenue shortfalls, the state has implemented a further budget adjustment which will require the University to reduce its state allocations for the current year by an additional $17 million.
Posted October 06, 2008
Dr. Katie High Named President's Chief of Staff
Dr. Katie High, University of Tennessee interim vice president for academic affairs and student success, has been named president's chief of staff.
Posted August 06, 2008
Political Activity
With the approaching local, state, and federal elections, President Petersen encourages employees to learn about the views of the candidates and then to vote for those who best represent their views.
Posted August 01, 2008
UT Knoxville Names Interim Vice Chancellor for Communications
Margie Nichols, currently Chief of Staff to the University President, has been named interim Vice Chancellor for Communications for the Knoxville campus.
Posted July 31, 2008
Biofuels Announcement
DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC (DDCE) and the University of Tennessee (UT) Research Foundation, through its Genera Energy LLC, announced a partnership to construct an innovative pilot-scale biorefinery and state-of-the-art research and development facility for cellulosic ethanol in Vonore, Tenn.
Posted July 23, 2008
Bonnie Yegidis Named UT Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success
Dr. Bonnie Yegidis has been named Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success for the University of Tennessee system.
Posted July 11, 2008
June 4 Budget Update
President Petersen shares news regarding the state budget
Posted June 04, 2008
May 20 Budget Update
President Petersen discusses latest budget information
Posted May 20, 2008
May 14 Budget Update
President Petersen shares state budget udates
Posted May 14, 2008
May 7 Budget Update
President Petersen discusses state budget
Posted May 07, 2008
The Campaign for Tennessee is the most ambitious fundraising effort in the university’s 214-year history and places UT among the ranks of the nation’s largest public and private institutions that have sought this level of private support.
Supercomputing Award Celebration
UT-ORNL announced $65 million award from the National Science Foundation that will enable the construction and operation of one of the world's most powerful supercomputers.
Posted April 03, 2008
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success Search
A national search for the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success, a position formerly held by Dr. Robert Levy, is now under way.
Posted March 25, 2008
Linda Hendricks named UT Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Linda Hendricks has been named vice president and chief human resources officer for the University of Tennessee. The appointment is effective May 19, 2008.
Posted March 18, 2008
Mary Jinks Named UT Vice President of Public Service
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Mary Jinks to vice president of public service for the University of Tennessee.
Posted March 07, 2008
Dr. Jesse Poore Named UT Vice President for Information Technology
Dr. Jesse Poore, University of Tennessee, Knoxville professor and director of the Science Alliance will become Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer effective March 1.
Posted February 28, 2008
Legislative Update
President Petersen explains recent and upcoming efforts by the university to gain legislative support
Posted February 27, 2008
Governor's State of the State Address
In a year when available resources are limited, the Governor's continued focus on educating Tennessee's young people, modernizing the economy and promoting healthier lifestyles is to be applauded. UT has a vital role to play in all of those areas.
Posted January 29, 2008
Interim Chancellor Named for UT Knoxville Campus
Dr. Jan Simek, chief of staff for UT Knoxville Chancellor Loren Crabtree, has agreed to serve as interim chancellor for the UT Knoxville campus.
Posted January 07, 2008
Funding Priorities
In the first step of the lengthy state appropriation process, I presented the university’s funding priorities for the coming fiscal year during Governor Bredesen’s budget hearing in Nashville on Thursday.
Posted November 29, 2007
The University of Tennessee Management and Reporting Responsibilities
Our teams have been working for several weeks to review a wide range of issues affecting system/campus function. We have prepared a six page document outlining details.
Posted November 05, 2007
Leadership Milestones at Martin, Memphis
The University of Tennessee noted two leadership milestones today. First is selection of a successor for soon-to-retire UT Martin Chancellor Dr. Nick Dunagan; and second is selection of a search committee to find the next UT Health Science Center chancellor.
Posted May 07, 2007
UT Emergency Management
Looking back over the past few days, grief over the tragic loss of innocent life at Virginia Tech on Monday has greatly affected all of us. The outpouring of support and concern from all over the world and all across our campuses has been touching.
Posted April 19, 2007
Robert Levy Announces Retirement
Dr. Robert A. Levy has announced his intention to retire as University of Tennessee vice president for academic affairs and student success at the end of 2007.
Posted March 07, 2007
Organizational Structure
Based on discussions with the Board of Trustees and organizational input, some structural and organizational changes are being made for more effective, efficient and functionally distinct operations between the UT System and the various campuses and institutes.
Posted February 28, 2007
