A bill advancing in the Legislature aims to protect against ideological ‘indoctrination’ on Tennessee campuses. UT faculty members are pushing back.
Boyd Makes His Case
In a town hall meeting on the Knoxville campus, UT’s interim president addresses diversity, affordability and guns.
The Equalizer
Tyvi Small, UT Knoxville’s new vice chancellor for diversity and engagement wants to help students feel welcome, whoever they are.
2018 Revue: For UT, a Season of Turnovers
The state university system ends a roiled year with interim leadership and a brand-new Board of Trustees.
UT Hopes to Add Chief Diversity Officer
The Knoxville campus administration is looking to fill a post that was abolished after legislative furor in 2016.
Cultural Training Divides School Board
A contract renewal comes with caveats after some teachers report negative experiences.
ArabFest Returns
The 5th annual celebration of Knoxville’s Arab-American community brings music, dance and falafels to the UT campus.
A New Mandate
Darris Upton is feeling his way into his job as Knox County’s first-ever diversity development manager. “This is a brand-new effort,” he says.