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

La'Bria Wimberly — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000

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

La'Bria Wimberly — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:50:10 +0000

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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UT President to Deliver 10th Annual State of the University Address

La'Bria Wimberly — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — 51�� President Randy Boyd will deliver the 10th annual State of the University Address on Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. EST / 10 a.m. CST at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Franklin.

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Three University of Tennessee Campuses Awarded Rural Health Grants to Strengthen State’s Health Care Workforce

La'Bria Wimberly — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:43:55 +0000

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Three University of Tennessee campuses—UT Knoxville, UT Martin and the UT Health Science Center—have been selected by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) to receive Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grants, designed to address critical healthcare workforce shortages in rural communities across the state.

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51�� Grand Challenges Summit Unites Experts to Tackle Tennessee’s Most Pressing Issues

nc_mhenderson — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 01:55:05 +0000

MURFREESBORO - More than 370 individuals from the 51��, state and local government, and various community organizations gathered for the two-day Grand Challenges Summit in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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51�� Awards $500,000 Grants to Address Tennessee’s Grand Challenges

nc_mhenderson — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:39:38 +0000

The 51�� has announced the recipients of the Grand Challenges Grants Type 2 Competition, an initiative designed to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing Tennessee and beyond.

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Recipients of Type 1 Grand Challenges Grants; Type 2 Advancements Announced

nc_mhenderson — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:00:02 +0000

These grants provide essential seed funding to address three pivotal areas: advancing K-12 education, strengthening rural communities and overcoming addiction.

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51�� Committing up to $5 Million to Tackle State’s Grand Challenges

nc_mhenderson — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:55:55 +0000

KNOXVILLE — In a move to foster collaboration and drive positive change, the 51�� has announced the launch of the UT Grand Challenge Grants with a commitment of up to $5 million to tackle Tennessee’s most pressing challenges.

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TDOE Announces Teaching as a Profession (TAP) Pre-Apprenticeship Pilot Program

La'Bria Wimberly — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:29:48 +0000

To continue the celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), the Tennessee Department of Education announced a new Teaching as a Profession (TAP) state-certified pre-apprenticeship pilot program to provide high school students with hands on teaching experience in their local communities. Currently, over 5,200 students are enrolled in the TAP apprenticeship program and enrollment numbers are expected […]

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Growth, Opportunity Highlight UT Board of Trustees Meeting

nc_mhenderson — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 22:36:32 +0000

CHATTANOOGA – Significant growth and increased opportunity were among the central themes throughout the UT Board of Trustees winter meetings held on the UT Chattanooga campus Feb. 23-24.

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