Budget Update
President Petersen shares state budget udates
Posted May 14, 2008
Budget Developments
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
