University of Tennessee, Knoxville, junior Julia Dieter of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, has been selected as a 2026 Truman Scholar. The prestigious award recognizes students with outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to a career in government or the nonprofit sector and academic excellence. Chosen from more than 780 candidates nationwide, Dieter is one of 55 students in this year’s class of scholars.
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Three University of Tennessee, Knoxville, students have received Boren Scholarships from the National Security Education Program. The awards will empower Anabelle Ballard, Cole Scheibelein and Kyra Wilson to immerse themselves in languages and cultures abroad, opening doors to enriching experiences that reflect UT’s commitment to fostering global perspectives and academic excellence.
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville, juniors Samuel Barbour and Jai Mehta have been awarded Goldwater Scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. From an estimated pool of 1,485 nominees representing 482 academic institutions, Barbour and Mehta were chosen for their exceptional promise in STEM research.
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.
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.
The Division of Student Success at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, welcomes John Lacey to the University Honors faculty, marking the program’s fourth full-time faculty hire to the Chancellor’s Honors Program (CHP).
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.
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.
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.
