Tag: University of Tennessee

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University of Tennessee Hires Outside Legal Counsel to Help With Compliance Investigation into Football Program

The University of Tennessee at Knoxville has hired outside legal counsel to help with a compliance investigation into the school’s football program, 10News reported. “We take seriously our institutional commitment to NCAA compliance, and are reviewing regulatory issues that have been brought to our attention. As part of that process, we are currently working with […]

January 5, 2021

Sports

Financial Impact of COVID-19 Dominates Intercollegiate Athletics Forum

As leaders in intercollegiate athletics convened virtually at the annual Intercollegiate Athletics Forum (IAF), the discussions centered on how college sports have navigated this unprecedented year.

December 8, 2020

COVID-19

Senator Lamar Alexander: Not Enough COVID-19 Testing to Open Campuses

Senate Republican Lamar Alexander said on Sunday that while the country’s COVID-19 testing levels have been “impressive,” they are not enough for college and university campuses to reopen as normal in August. It appears Alexander disagrees with President Donald Trump, who last week said he wants higher education institutions to reopen for fall 2020. Speaking […]

May 11, 2020

COVID-19

U of Tennessee System Plans for In-Person Fall Classes on All Campuses

The University of Tennessee system is planning for in-person classes on all campuses this coming fall amid the coronavirus pandemic, reported WATE. “If the outside conditions change, if local or state governments change directions, then we will have to reevaluate, but we are planning on classes in the fall,” said university president Randy Boyd. He […]

May 7, 2020

Latest News

Soon, an Ad Campaign Will Highlight Alternatives to a Bachelor’s Degree

The private, non-profit Ad Council will soon launch a national campaign that will tout alternatives to a traditional bachelor’s degree. The Ad Council declined to give details on the upcoming campaign or provide images, but stated in an email that the campaign “will shine a light on how young and working adults can develop the […]

March 9, 2020

News Roundup

Another University to Start Selling Alcohol at Football Games

The University of Tennessee will now be permitted to sell alcoholic beverages at home football games, according to an Associated Press report. Beer will officially be sold at kiosks and concession stands at Neyland Stadium starting Sep. 7, Tennessee’s second home game. Additionally, wine will be available for purchase in the East and West clubs […]

August 16, 2019

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University of Tennessee President Launches Task Force for Administrative Effectiveness

Randy Boyd, interim president of the University of Tennessee (UT), has announced the creation of a Task Force on University of Administrative Effectiveness that will define the responsibilities among the UT campuses and its system administration. “My main goal is to determine if there are opportunities to share best practices, streamline processes, identify practical ways […]

December 17, 2018

News Roundup

UT System President Announces Plan to Retire

University of Tennessee (UT) System president Joe DiPietro announced this week that he will step down from active employment on Nov. 21 and use his remaining vacation days until Valentine’s Day of next year when he will officially retire, Knox News reported. DiPietro has served as the system’s 25th president since 2011, where he works […]

September 19, 2018

News Roundup

University of Tennessee Chancellor Being Forced Out of Post

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee chancellor Beverly Davenport is being forced out of her post, less than 1-½ years after she took over. UT President Joe DiPietro announced Wednesday that Davenport’s term will end July 1. His letter to her cited “numerous areas of unsatisfactory performance.” DiPietro says Davenport is being placed on administrative leave with […]

May 2, 2018

News Roundup

Longtime Costume Designer Leaves University, But Not Theater

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Costume designer Marianne Custer has wrapped actors in plastic wrap, cracked open a VCR for costume parts and sewn fake hair into bonnets. Over four decades, Custer has done wonders with fabric, feathers and quick changes that required extremely long zippers. She’s designed from Knoxville to Istanbul in shows from Shakespeare to […]

April 30, 2018

Women

Increasing Role Models, Fostering Community for Women in STEM

A mentoring program created by women engineering students at Georgia Institute of Technology to train and empower the next generation of girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics is bearing fruit.

April 24, 2018

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Central Michigan University President Steps Down

After an eight-year tenure, Dr. George Ross will resign from the presidency at Central Michigan University in July.

January 25, 2018