UT trustees have given the state’s top high school graduates guaranteed spots at all campuses as part of an effort to increase access.
Weekly Watch: Sept. 4-10, 2023
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
CGI Officially Opens Knoxville Ops
The global IT and business consulting firm plans to employ 300 people at its downtown offices within three years.
Poll: UT Committed to Free Expression
A Gallup survey shows large majorities of students, faculty and staff are comfortable expressing opinions on campuses.
UT Diversity Growth Stunted
UT-Knoxville trails its peer institutions in minority student enrollment as the Supreme Court ends affirmative action nationwide.
Weekly Watch: June 26-July 3, 2023
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Lee Proposes Bridge Funding
The governor’s amended budget includes $20 million for the pedestrian span in Knoxville, but more funding sources are needed to move forward.
Applying to Connect
Knoxville’s federal grant application for pedestrian bridge funding emphasizes linking an underserved area with the rest of the city.
New Paths Up Rocky Top
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approves three new colleges for the Knoxville campus.
Bridge Partners
The city and the University of Tennessee agree to build a pedestrian bridge across the Tennessee River — if the funding comes through.