ORNL and UT Name Bienvenue Director of Oak Ridge Institute
Joan Bienvenue has been selected as the first executive director of the Oak Ridge Institute at the University of Tennessee.
Joan Bienvenue has been selected as the first executive director of the Oak Ridge Institute at the University of Tennessee.
Whitworth currently serves as associate vice president for government relations and advocacy and has been with the UT System since 2012. During her career, Whitworth has led a host of state, federal and strategic issues on behalf of the UT System.
The network aims to become a valued resource for data-driven, evidence-based, non-partisan and actionable policy information on substance misuse and addiction for the State of Tennessee.
A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates the transition of the TVA East Tower into the UT Tower. The UT System will move into the top six floors beginning next spring, while the remaining floors will be leased out to Knox County Schools.
Members representing each UT campus and institute responded to COVID-19 challenges and worked to combat the issues of racial discrimination and social justice failures within higher education.