UT Interim President Randy Boyd announced the search committee in November. Hiring a new chancellor is one of his six outlined priorities. UT will use a search firm in partnership with its own executive recruitment team to identify candidates for the position.
The search committee, chaired by Keith Carver, chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin, will officially launch the search in January with hopes to name a chancellor in May.
Longtime broadcaster, and “Voice of the Vols” John Ward (Knoxville, ’53) died Wednesday at the age of 88.
Wayne Davis, dean of the Tickle College of Engineering will serve as interim chancellor for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Davis has agreed to serve in the role for six to twelve months. He takes office on Monday, May 7.
Beverly Davenport’s appointment as University of Tennessee, Knoxville chancellor will end July 1 and she will become a member of the faculty in the College of Communication and Information, UT President Joe DiPietro announced Wednesday, May 2.
