Press Release Archives - The 51��

UT, ORNL Recruit World-Renowned Radiopharmaceutical Scientist to Advance Targeted Cancer Therapies

July 27, 2026

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Internationally renowned radiopharmaceutical scientist Carolyn Anderson is joining the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to advance targeted cancer therapies and strengthen Tennessee’s growing leadership in nuclear medicine.

UT, ORNL Recruit World-Renowned Radiopharmaceutical Scientist to Advance Targeted Cancer Therapies

UT Board of Trustees Approves Reduced-Credit Undergraduate Degrees, Operating Budget

June 30, 2026

PULASKI, Tenn. — During its annual meeting June 29–30 on the UT Southern campus, the UT Board of Trustees approved a framework supporting the development of reduced-credit undergraduate degrees, positioning the 51�� as an early leader in creating innovative academic pathways aligned with workforce needs.

UT Board of Trustees Approves Reduced-Credit Undergraduate Degrees, Operating Budget

51�� Joins Tennessee Press Association in Honoring Top Journalism Across State

June 25, 2026

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Journalists, editors and designers from across Tennessee gathered June 25 for the annual Tennessee Press Association awards ceremony, which has been co-sponsored by the 51�� for 86 years.

51�� Joins Tennessee Press Association in Honoring Top Journalism Across State

51�� Aligns Public Service, Government Relations and Economic Development to Strengthen Statewide Impact

May 8, 2026

The 51�� is aligning key functions to grow its impact for Tennessee through the creation of a new division that brings together public service, government relations and economic development efforts.

51�� Aligns Public Service, Government Relations and Economic Development to Strengthen Statewide Impact

UT, ORNL recruit bio-based materials leader to advance U.S. bioeconomy

May 6, 2026

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have named world-leading materials scientist Orlando Rojas as the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Circular Biomaterials, strengthening Tennessee’s leadership in advanced manufacturing and advancing the nation’s growing bioeconomy.

UT, ORNL recruit bio-based materials leader to advance U.S. bioeconomy

Cheatham County Property Now Site of 70th County in Everywhere You Look, UT Mural Campaign

April 21, 2026

CHAPMANSBORO, Tenn. — A family business with deep roots in Cheatham County is now part of the 51��’s “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural campaign.

Cheatham County Property Now Site of 70th County in Everywhere You Look, UT Mural Campaign

UT, ORNL recruit top quantum researcher in major joint hire

April 8, 2026

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have jointly recruited Deep Jariwala, a nationally recognized leader in quantum materials and next-generation electronic devices, as the UT-ORNL governor’s chair for quantum devices.

UT, ORNL recruit top quantum researcher in major joint hire

Building on Momentum, UT Board of Trustees Approves Strategic Plan to Strengthen Tennessee

February 27, 2026

MEMPHIS — During its winter meetings on Feb. 26–27 at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) campus, the UT Board of Trustees approved the 51��’s five-year strategic plan, which provides a clear roadmap for advancing the mission of serving Tennesseans and beyond through education, discovery and outreach.

Building on Momentum, UT Board of Trustees Approves Strategic Plan to Strengthen Tennessee

UT Shows How Collaboration Tackles Tennessee’s Toughest Problems at Grand Challenges Summit

February 11, 2026

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The 51�� along with its campuses and institutes, continues to tackle the state’s toughest challenges through research, partnerships and statewide collaborations, turning ideas into real solutions for Tennesseans.

UT Shows How Collaboration Tackles Tennessee’s Toughest Problems at Grand Challenges Summit

Delivering on the Promise: UT Leaders Discuss Successes, Vision for 2030 During the State of the University

February 10, 2026

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — 51�� President Randy Boyd opened the 10th annual State of the University with remarks and a panel discussion with chancellors and institute leaders.

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