Academic Success Archives - The 51ºÚÁÏ /news/general/academic-success/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:57:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 /wp-content/uploads/2025/04/utSystem-favicon-150x150.jpg Academic Success Archives - The 51ºÚÁÏ /news/general/academic-success/ 32 32 More UT students graduating debt-free as degree production climbs 26% /news/2026/10/16/more-ut-students-graduating-debt-free-as-degree-production-climbs-26-percent/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:57:44 +0000 /?p=8452 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The 51ºÚÁÏ awarded 16,382 degrees in 2026, a 26.4% increase over five years, as more students graduated without debt and graduation rates continued to improve.

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]]> PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming UT Board of Trustees Meetings Announced /news/2026/10/08/public-notice-upcoming-ut-board-of-trustees-meetings-announced-6/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 /?p=8366 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will hold its fall meetings Oct. 15 and 16 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Student Union, 1502 Cumberland Ave., Knoxville, Tennessee 37916.

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]]> 51ºÚÁÏ Enrollment Continues to Grow as Tennesseans Show Confidence in Value of Higher Education /news/2026/09/25/ut-system-enrollment-continues-to-grow-as-tennesseans-show-confidence-in-value-of-higher-education/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /?p=8270 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — For the sixth consecutive year, the 51ºÚÁÏ has achieved enrollment growth, welcoming 65,618 students this fall and reaching a new systemwide enrollment high.

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]]> Enrollment growth, rising public confidence highlighted as UT Board of Trustees welcomes new members /news/2026/09/18/enrollment-growth-rising-public-confidence-highlighted-as-ut-board-of-trustees-welcomes-new-members/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:38:37 +0000 /?p=8143 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — 51ºÚÁÏ President Randy Boyd shared new enrollment figures showing continued growth across the System, along with research showing rising public confidence in UT and the value of higher education, during Friday’s UT Board of Trustees Executive Committee meeting.

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]]> 51ºÚÁÏ President Randy Boyd to Visit 16 Rural Tennessee High Schools on Fall Tour /news/2026/09/17/ut-system-president-randy-boyd-to-visit-16-rural-tennessee-high-schools-on-fall-tour/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /?p=8132 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — 51ºÚÁÏ President Randy Boyd will visit 16 high schools in 13 rural Tennessee counties this fall as part of his annual statewide tour to talk with students about college opportunities, affordability and the value of higher education.

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]]> 51ºÚÁÏ Awards $60,000 in Grants to Support Student Well-Being and Success /news/2026/09/16/ut-system-awards-60000-in-grants-to-support-student-well-being-and-success/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000 /?p=8098 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The 51ºÚÁÏ is investing $60,000 in a new round of wellness mini-grants to support 12 campus-led projects designed to elevate student well-being and strengthen academic success across the 51ºÚÁÏ.

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]]> 51ºÚÁÏ Launches New Workforce Partnership, Introduces AI in Manufacturing Certificate Program /news/2026/08/06/ut-system-launches-new-workforce-partnership-introduces-ai-in-manufacturing-certificate-program/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000 /?p=7754 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Two 51ºÚÁÏ entities are joining forces to accelerate workforce education and industry engagement across Tennessee through a new strategic partnership.

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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 51ºÚÁÏ’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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]]> 51ºÚÁÏ Awards $50,000 in Grants to Boost Student Success and Well-Being /news/2025/11/04/university-of-tennessee-system-awards-50000-in-grants-to-boost-student-success-and-well-being/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 /?p=6231 The 51ºÚÁÏ has awarded $50,000 in mini grants to support 10 projects focused on improving student well-being and strengthening student success.

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]]> UT Board of Trustees Reviews Trends and Gains; Approves UT Martin’s Strategic Plan /news/2025/02/28/ut-board-of-trustees-reviews-trends-and-gains-approves-ut-martins-strategic-plan-2/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:15:52 +0000 /ut-board-of-trustees-reviews-trends-and-gains-approves-ut-martins-strategic-plan-2/ MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees convened for its winter meetings, which reviewed application, enrollment and retention rates, as well as highlighted UT Martin’s bold vision for the future.

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