One of the four Memphis Research Centers of Excellence designated in 2001 by President Wade Gilley, this center encompasses a broad range of research on how genes function, focusing on DNA sequencing, analysis of gene mutations, the use of robotics and nanotechnology to study gene patterns, and bioinformatics—the organization and analysis of genetic data.

A component of the UT Institute for Public Service, the Center for Government Training was initiated in 1967 to provide professional development services for elected officials and administrators in state and local government.

The Center for Health Education and Wellness is a unit within the Division of Student Life. It manages the distressed student hotline (974-HELP) and the distressed student protocol, provides case management, and is responsible for the threat assessment task force. In addition, the center educates students about health and wellness areas that impact student success. … Continued

A component of the UT Institute for Public Service, the Center for Industrial Services was established in 1963 as the Government Industry Law Center. It provides technical and managerial assistance to strengthen the state’s manufacturing sector. It is the managing partner for the Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Program, a cooperative venture with the Tennessee Department of … Continued

This center was created in 2007 by expanding the 1989 Center for Information Studies established as part of the Graduate School of Information Sciences prior to the merger of that program with the College of Communication. The expanded mission positioned the center as the research arm of the college.

One of the five Knoxville research centers designated in 2001 by President Wade Gilley, this center was designed to build upon UT’s existing reputation in scientific and high performance network computing by creating new types of information technology, empowering research through the use of new technology, and studying the effects of the use of new … Continued

The center was established as the Division of International Education in May 1968, and Dr. Nelson M. Robinson, UT professor of political science, was named its first director. The division’s role was to serve as an administrative support agency and coordinator for programs, projects, and activities designed to strengthen the international dimensions of UT.

In 2005 the Library Special Collections, the Department of History, the Papers of Andrew Jackson project, and the Correspondence of James K. Polk project collaborated to form the Center for Jacksonian America. The center’s principal mission is to build and maintain a top-ranking program in Jacksonian Era Studies at UT. The center specializes in all … Continued

In 1984 the University of Tennessee Space Institute’s (UTSI) Center for Laser Applications was established by the State of Tennessee as a Center of Excellence under the Better Schools Program. In 1989 it was declared an “accomplished” center to recognize its growth and strength.

In 1984 the College of Veterinary Medicine was designated as a Center of Excellence in the area of livestock diseases and human health by the State of Tennessee through the Better Schools Program. The center was initially funded by the State of Tennessee, with matching funds from the College of Veterinary Medicine. In 1989 the … Continued