As the University of Tennessee introduces more than 6,100 new graduates of its five campuses to the workforce, spring commencement season winds down with future graduates now looking forward to the possibility of finishing college faster, thanks to summer funding of lottery scholarships.
Using a platform that is among the most recognized and meaningful to its alumni, the University of Tennessee on Friday thanked Sen. Jamie Woodson for her advocacy and support for public higher education.
The University of Tennessee, including all of its campuses and institutes statewide, is taking a stand against a proposed bill currently before the state House Judiciary Committee that would allow more people to carry guns on campus, creating an unsafe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
India Lane has been named assistant vice president for academic affairs and student success for the University of Tennessee System.
The University of Tennessee will increase its minimum starting pay rate to $8.50 an hour, effective July 1, 2011.
