The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been awarded a Gold ranking as a Military Friendly School by the organization Military Friendly in recognition of its commitment to creating meaningful education pathways for the military community. The university was also named a Military Spouse Friendly School in recognition of its academic and job placement support for military spouses.

With the Gold designation, the university ranks among the nation’s top institutions for assisting student veterans and military-connected students.

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The Office of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville has announced that junior Julia Dieter is a finalist for the prestigious and highly competitive Truman Scholarship. She is one of 198 finalists selected from a pool of 781 applicants representing 305 institutions nationwide. 

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Thirteen students from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have been offered a collective $38,500 in Gilman Scholarship awards from the U.S. Department of State to support their studies abroad.

The Gilman Scholarship aims to expand study abroad access for students from all academic fields and backgrounds, providing international experience, global networks and language skills vital to U.S. economic prosperity and national security.

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Faculty are the heartbeat of undergraduate student achievement at UT. The Division of Student Success supports faculty by providing tools, data, and academic resources that extend their care, amplify their impact, and help every student thrive. This essential partnership is celebrated during Faculty Appreciation Week.

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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s University Honors is ranked No. 8 nationwide by College Transitions in its 50 Best Honors Colleges list for 2026.

The ranking highlights the nation’s strongest and most comprehensive honors programs.

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Vice Provost for Student Success Amber Williams speaks with WVLT news about initiatives with the Division of Student Success including the Vol Edge and VOLintern.

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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, alumna Giselle Reyes has been published in the esteemed journal of the Botanical Society of America. A senior majoring in therapeutic recreation at the time of publishing, she received support from the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URF) in the Division of Student Success

Found in Applications in Plant Sciences, an internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal, Reyes’s research “Serial Section Videography (SSV): A Low-Cost Protocol for Generating 3D Reconstructions of Internal Plant Structure” represents a small, yet accomplished component of her involvement in undergraduate research at UT.

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The second cohort of the Student Success Faculty Advisory Council convened in late September for orientation and to outline objectives for their term.

Comprised of faculty from various academic areas, the council supports the Division of Student Success and its mission to enhance the academic, well-being and career experience of undergraduate students. With new graduation and persistence goals as well as a new divisional strategic plan, the advisory council will help shape priorities to create an unparalleled student experience at the University of Tennessee.

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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is among the top five finalists for the inaugural Excellence in Student Success Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

The award recognizes institutions demonstrating a comprehensive, systemic commitment to advancing student success. Through sustainable and innovative initiatives, the finalist institutions enhance degree completion, improve outcomes, and reduce barriers to educational attainment.

“We are honored to be recognized for our innovative commitment to student success,” said Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor John Zomchick. “Selection as a finalist for this award would not have been possible without the dedication of our talented faculty and staff who collaborate to create an environment where all students can achieve their dreams.”

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