Becoming One: The UT System Celebrates 50 Years
For 50 years, the University of Tennessee — made up of many parts — has moved with one voice for the good of its students, faculty, alumni and state. On July 1, 1968, the parts became one as a system.
Category: Outreach
Phillip Fulmer Named Special Advisor to UT President for Community, Athletics And University Relations
In this role, Fulmer will serve as an ambassador for the University system, support intercollegiate athletic programs in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Martin, and work with UT government relations and alumni affairs leadership to advocate for UT statewide.
UTHSC’s Center for Addiction Science Recognized as First Addiction Medicine Center of Excellence in the Country
The Center for Addiction Science was founded to address the untreated addiction epidemic, providing clinical treatment services across all demographics. The center is also training physicians to offer alternate forms of pain therapy to avoid over-prescription of opioids.
IPS, Partners Receive Manufacturing Community Re-designation
In two years, the DRIVE! for the Future initiative has helped draw $3.9 billion in new automotive capital investment to the 69-county Tennessee Valley region.
UT Institute for Public Service Names Naifeh Center Director
Macel Ely, current training program manager for IPS’s Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) has been named director of the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership.