New UT Supercomputer World’s 15th Most Powerful
The University of Tennessee’s new supercomputer has entered the ranks of the computing elite by placing 15th on the newly-released Top500 list of the world’s most powerful computers.
Category: Announcements
UT Celebrates Opening of New Baker Center; Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Participates in Festivities
The Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, celebrated the opening of its new facility today with a fireworks-capped ribbon-cutting where a dais of elected officials praised Sen. Baker for an outstanding career in public service.
Changes to UT Career Development Fund
Financial assistance from the University of Tennessee Career Development Fund (CDF) enables employees to attend professional development programs. The CDF committee reviews requests and approves funding based on the guidelines.
UT Trustees Approve Jimmy G. Cheek as New Knoxville Chancellor
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees has approved UT President John Petersen’s recommendation of Jimmy G. Cheek as the new chancellor of UT Knoxville.
September is College Savings Month in Tennessee
Governor Phil Bredesen proclaimed September “College Savings Month” in Tennessee. This program is an ideal opportunity for families to enroll in Tennessee’s state-sponsored 529 college savings plans under the Tennessee Baccalaureate Education System Trust (BEST). The State of Tennessee offers the BEST Prepaid Plan and endorses the Path2College 529 Plan.