Culture Clash

UT President Joe DiPietro

At its Fall Meeting, UT’s new Board of Trustees grappled with differences between the private sector and public universities.

ArabFest Returns

Scenes from ArabFest 2017.

The 5th annual celebration of Knoxville’s Arab-American community brings music, dance and falafels to the UT campus.

UT’s Problematic Governance

John Compton, chair of the UT Board of Trustees

Gov. Bill Haslam did not intend to create a Board of Trustees with no higher education experience, but that’s what he got.

Peace Work

Jody Olsen

The University of Tennessee expands its Peace Corps participation with an undergraduate program.

OUT Again at UT

OUTstanding logo

After a year of recovery from convulsions that shuttered the Pride Center, UT’s OUTstanding Conference returns this weekend.

Engagement Party

UT Engagement Conference 10-9-18

The University of Tennessee seeks better ways to connect faculty and students to the needs of Knoxville.

‘We Don’t Make Widgets’

How is a university not like a business? UT faculty undertake an educational campaign for their new corporate leaders.

UT Looks to Randy Boyd

John Compton

In tapping the Knoxville businessman, UT’s board chair sets the stage for an “active” interim president.