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.
This year marks the 125th anniversary of the founding of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the 100th anniversary of the founding of the UT Health Science Center, the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Institute for Public Service, and the 50th anniversary of the integration of African-Americans into the student body.
