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Four Science Hill Students Earn National Merit Finalist Honors

The students were recognized for their academic achievements in the 71st Annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Arthur C. Brooks to Speak at 2026 Graduates Day

Award-winning author and professor to receive Vanderbilt's prestigious Nichols-Chancellor's Medal

UT Knoxville Seeks to Acquire Historic Tyson House

University files legal petition to use eminent domain for campus expansion

Loganville Student Named to Rhodes College Honor Roll

Isabella Boyd achieved a 3.85 GPA or higher to qualify for the prestigious academic honor.

Popular College Majors Face High Unemployment Rates

Computer science, engineering, and social sciences see jobless rates in the high single digits despite high enrollment.

ETSU Library Hosts Podcasting Workshop for John Green's 'The Anthropocene Reviewed'

The free workshop will teach students the basics of recording and editing audio using Audacity software.

Loganville Student Named to Rhodes College Dean's List

Joan Mathew recognized for academic achievement in Fall 2025 semester

Vanderbilt Peabody Leaders Visit Pakistan for STEM Support

Peabody College faculty collaborate with Sukkur IBA University to strengthen STEM education in Pakistan.

Vanderbilt Peabody Launches Four Online Master's Degrees

New online programs offer flexibility and access to Peabody's renowned education expertise.

University of Tennessee Tackles 'Grand Challenges' Facing State

UT System President Randy Boyd emphasizes the power of education and the importance of a college degree amid political pressures.

ETSU Ranked Top 100 Midsize Employer Nationwide by Forbes

East Tennessee State University recognized as one of the best colleges to work for in the U.S.

APSU's Career Readiness Academy Boosts Student Preparedness

University's $2.5 million federal grant funds faculty training to embed key job skills into courses

University of Tennessee President Touts College Education in Address

UT System Leader Emphasizes Alignment, Strength-Focused Approach Across Campuses

ETSU Pharmacy Grads Rank Among Top 5 Nationally for Board Exam Passage

College's Class of 2025 achieves 97.7% first-attempt pass rate on NAPLEX, highest in Tennessee