Power Poll: UT Transitions

Survey respondents were predominantly supportive of UT’s enrollment goals and approving of using public-private partnerships for campus projects.

New Deal for New Dorms

UT Trustees sign off on a $240.4 million project to be built via the state’s first higher-ed public-private student housing partnership.

In preparation for development, KCDC has purchased property for the southern end of the proposed pedestrian bridge across the Tennessee River.

UT trustees have given the state’s top high school graduates guaranteed spots at all campuses as part of an effort to increase access.

A Gallup survey shows large majorities of students, faculty and staff are comfortable expressing opinions on campuses.

Stadium construction blocks pedestrian and cyclist access between East Knoxville and Downtown.

UT-Knoxville trails its peer institutions in minority student enrollment as the Supreme Court ends affirmative action nationwide.

Officials celebrate the beginning of Knoxville’s stadium construction and pay tribute to the history of a neighborhood demolished by urban renewal.

A federal default could disrupt closing on financing as construction moves forward.

Contractors are ready to begin building Knoxville’s new stadium, though the project hasn’t met its goal for disadvantaged business participation.