In 2009 the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) invited four universities—UT, Middle Tennessee State, UT at Chattanooga, and the University of Memphis—to submit proposals to institute a baccalaureate program leading to teacher certification in math and science fields, replicating the successful program (UTeach) begun at the University of Texas in 1997. THEC and the Department … Continued

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee announced in October 2013 the initiation of a student athlete blog, VOLume, on YouTube giving behind-the-scenes glimpses of the lives of student athletes.

Maps of the area prior to the execution of the Yale Avenue Urban Renewal Area showed Temple Avenue extending southwest from Cumberland Avenue and dead-ending into Yale Avenue, which ran west from the stadium through the campus. In 1966 UT announced that a “campus boulevard loop” would be created that would extend down Temple Avenue … Continued

A program offered between 2011-2021. As part of its compliance with the Complete College Act of 2010, UT and Pellissippi State initiated a “bridge” program in summer 2011, under which students were dually enrolled at UT and at Pellissippi State. The program allowed some students who have been wait-listed for admission to UT to take … Continued

The All Campus Events Committee created the Volunteer Challenge in 1991. Student organizations compete in a weeklong campus-wide volunteer competition in which student organizations arrange volunteer projects with local agencies and groups. Groups submit an evaluation of their project, and the sponsoring agency also submits an evaluation. Points are awarded, and the winning organization receives … Continued

Long-distance service from residence hall rooms was begun in 1988 as a benefit of Telephone Services to allow students to pay for long-distance calls from residence-hall rooms. The service involved use of a code. Unauthorized use of students’ codes peaked in 1992, with 155 instances totaling nearly $3,000.

“He that beareth a torch shadoweth himself that he may give light to others.” (Revised to: “One who carries a torch stands in shadow to give light to others.”) This maxim provided the interpretive meaning for Theodore Beck’s 1931 winning submission in the contest to create an appropriate symbol of the Volunteer for the University … Continued

The Volunteer Guard was formed in 1956 to provide a real honor guard at UT. The company specialized in fancy and crack drill maneuvers. They participated in special drill exhibitions at events in the area and formed the honor guard and firing squad at military funerals. Students who maintained a high average in military courses … Continued

The UT Foundation announced in September 2002 that it was partnering with Atlanta-based Place Properties to build a $56 million, 12-story student housing structure on the site of the former “Rose Hole,” called Knoxville Place, using private funds. The project was funded by issuing bonds and did not use any taxpayer dollars. The UT Foundation … Continued