University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd Concludes 2024 “Find Your UT” Tour

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2024) – University of Tennessee System (UT System) President Randy Boyd recently concluded the “Find Your UT” tour across Tennessee. Throughout October, Boyd and members of the UT System team traveled more than 1,300 miles to visit 14 high schools across 10 counties, in which he met with more than 1,500 students and educators, showcasing the unique opportunities and benefits of higher education within the UT System.

Schools included:

• Creek Wood High School, Dickson County
• Houston County High School
• McEwen High School, Humphreys County
• Union County High School
• Grainger County High School
• Cumberland Gap High School, Claiborne County
• Karns High School, Knox County
• Farragut High School, Knox County
• L&N STEM Academy, Knox County
• Carter High School, Knox County
• Gibbs High School, Knox County
• Tullahoma High School, Coffee County
• Franklin County High School
• Lawrence County High School

“I am deeply grateful to the schools that warmly welcomed our team over the last month,” Boyd said. “It has been an honor meeting so many talented, driven students and educators, and I know our future is in good hands. With five unique campuses across the UT System, we’re committed to supporting these students on their college journey and helping them reach their goals.”

Since 2019, the UT System has deployed a series of outreach initiatives aimed at expanding access to higher education across the state. Through the annual tours, Boyd and the UT System have engaged directly with approximately 7,400 high school students and educators, along with numerous government and community leaders in all corners of the state, deepening awareness about the educational and financial resources available within the UT System’s five campuses. While the tour was paused in 2020 due to the pandemic, UT maintained virtual outreach efforts to support students and educators.

Over the last five years, Boyd has traveled more than 17,000 miles, visiting 120 high schools, Extension offices and other community and educational spaces and events.

In addition to its academic offerings, Boyd highlighted how UT is working to make higher education more affordable. Nearly half of all UT System students graduate debt free, thanks in part to UT Promise, a scholarship program ensuring free tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Tennessee residents whose adjusted gross household income is below $75,000. By covering the last-dollar amount after other financial aid is applied, UT Promise ensures a college degree is more attainable and accessible for Tennessee families than ever before.

“The past five years have been a remarkable journey of meeting students where they are and helping them envision their futures within the UT System,” Boyd said. “With the support of our communities, we’re making education attainable and ensuring that every Tennessee student knows they have a place in the UT family.”

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View and download photos from the 2024 tour here.

About the University of Tennessee System

The University of Tennessee is a statewide system of higher education with campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and Memphis; the UT Institute of Agriculture with a presence in every Tennessee county; and the statewide Institute for Public Service. The UT System manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory through its UT-Battelle partnership, enrolls about 62,000 students statewide, produces about 14,000 new graduates every year and represents more than 454,000 alumni around the world.