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06/11/2026

FIFA World Cup 26 is helping drive new turfgrass research, and UT experts are at the center of the five-year project.

Explore the science and the team behind the work at utk.edu/turfgrass.

06/10/2026

University of Tennessee, Knoxville graduate and Randy “Komrade” Bresnik has been named the commander of NASA’s Artemis III mission, the next phase in the space agency’s plan to return humans to the moon.

Bresnik graduated from the Tickle College of Engineering in 2002 with a master’s degree in aviation systems from the University of Tennessee Space Institute. He has logged more than 7,000 hours in 95 types of aircraft. Since 2018, Bresnik has served as assistant to the chief of the Astronaut Office for exploration. Full story below! UT Knoxville Alumni

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06/08/2026

Congratulations to Vinciya Pandian, who has been appointed dean of the University of Tennessee College of Nursing! Read more about Pandian: https://news.utk.edu/2026/06/08/vinciya-pandian-named-dean-of-ut-knoxville-college-of-nursing/

The University of Tennessee College of Nursing is pleased to welcome Dr. Vinciya Pandian as its next dean.

Dr. Pandian joins the college from Penn State University, where she serves as associate dean for graduate education and professor of nursing in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing. She brings extensive experience in nursing education, research, and academic leadership, along with a distinguished record of advancing patient safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation in clinical practice and education.

As the college continues to build on its momentum and impact, Dr. Pandian’s leadership will help advance our mission. We are excited for the vision, expertise, and energy she will bring to our community when she begins her role on July 1.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Pandian to Rocky Top and the Volunteer family. 🍊 University of Tennessee, Knoxville

06/05/2026

As UT alumni, Dee and Jimmy Haslam have remained deeply connected to their alma mater and their community. Their historic investment in the university will help pave the path for future leaders and leave a lasting impact on the Volunteer community.

Learn more about this investment that will build upon UT's strong student success initiatives and attract world-class faculty: https://news.utk.edu/2026/06/04/ut-receives-historic-130-million-investment-from-dee-and-jimmy-haslam-largest-in-university-history/

06/04/2026

A historic $130 million investment from alumni Dee and Jimmy Haslam is opening doors for more students than ever to learn from world-class faculty and graduate career ready! This investment — the largest single investment in the university’s history — will support UT’s nationally renowned student success initiatives and enhance the partnership between the top-ranked Haslam College of Business - UT and UTK Student Success, leaving a lasting impact on both the university and the state.

Read more: https://news.utk.edu/2026/06/04/ut-receives-historic-130-million-investment-from-dee-and-jimmy-haslam-largest-in-university-history/

06/03/2026

What does planning a wedding and working at a music festival have in common?

UT students recently gained real-world experience and got a head start on their careers through two unique learning opportunities. Read more about how these Vols learned to collaborate behind the scenes to create big experiences.

Big Experience

06/01/2026

Congratulations to our spring 2026 Dean's List students! We proudly celebrate their commitment to academic excellence. Read more: https://bit.ly/3RBpQ0N.