Press Release Archives - The 51 /news/category/press-release/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:46:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 /wp-content/uploads/2025/04/utSystem-favicon-150x150.jpg Press Release Archives - The 51 /news/category/press-release/ 32 32 UT, ORNL Recruit World-Renowned Radiopharmaceutical Scientist to Advance Targeted Cancer Therapies /news/2026/07/27/ut-ornl-recruit-world-renowned-radiopharmaceutical-scientist-to-advance-targeted-cancer-therapies/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 /?p=7647 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.

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]]> UT Board of Trustees Approves Reduced-Credit Undergraduate Degrees, Operating Budget /news/2026/06/30/ut-board-of-trustees-approves-reduced-credit-undergraduate-degrees-operating-budget/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:34:10 +0000 /?p=7385 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. 

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]]> 51 Joins Tennessee Press Association in Honoring Top Journalism Across State  /news/2026/06/25/ut-system-joins-tennessee-press-association-in-honoring-top-journalism-across-state/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0000 /?p=7344 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.

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]]> 51 Aligns Public Service, Government Relations and Economic Development to Strengthen Statewide Impact /news/2026/05/08/ut-aligns-public-service-economic-development/ Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 /?p=7118 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.

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]]> UT, ORNL recruit bio-based materials leader to advance U.S. bioeconomy /news/2026/05/06/ut-ornl-recruits-global-leader-in-biomaterials/ Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /?p=7104 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.

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]]> Cheatham County Property Now Site of 70th County in Everywhere You Look, UT Mural Campaign /news/2026/04/21/cheatham-county-property-now-site-of-70th-county-in-everywhere-you-look-ut-mural-campaign/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /?p=7033 CHAPMANSBORO, Tenn. — A family business with deep roots in Cheatham County is now part of the 51’s “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural campaign.

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]]> UT, ORNL recruit top quantum researcher in major joint hire /news/2026/04/08/ut-ornl-recruit-top-quantum-researcher-in-major-joint-hire/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000 /?p=6980 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.

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]]> Building on Momentum, UT Board of Trustees Approves Strategic Plan to Strengthen Tennessee /news/2026/02/27/building-on-momentum-ut-board-of-trustees-approves-strategic-plan-to-strengthen-tennessee/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:13:48 +0000 /?p=6783 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.

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]]> UT Shows How Collaboration Tackles Tennessee’s Toughest Problems at Grand Challenges Summit /news/2026/02/11/ut-shows-how-collaboration-tackles-tennessees-toughest-problems-at-grand-challenges-summit/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000 /?p=6686 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.

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]]> Delivering on the Promise: UT Leaders Discuss Successes, Vision for 2030 During the State of the University /news/2026/02/10/delivering-on-the-promise-ut-leaders-discuss-successes-vision-for-2030-during-the-state-of-the-university/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:50:10 +0000 /?p=6671 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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