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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At the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, staff and faculty exhibit a tireless dedication to student success, ensuring scholars remain aware of the endless opportunities the university has to offer. Dr. Amy Robinson is the embodiment of that never-ending commitment, striving to help every Volunteer reach their fullest potential with the resources available.  

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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, hosted Strengths Day, an inaugural celebration of the university’s partnership with Gallup and its CliftonStrengths talent assessment.

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The start of the academic year brings with it a bustling campus and a chance for new beginnings. Embracing the renewed spirit, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships is adopting a new name: Undergraduate Research, Fellowships and Service Learning (URFS). 

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Kevin Ho now competes for votes to receive the national honor  

At the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, one who accepts the responsibility of bearing the torch ensures those around them are guided by its light. Nominated for Military Friendly’s Veteran of the Year® 2025, a national honor, student Kevin Ho holds the torch high, empowered by a mission to continue to serve others. 

Recently named Tennessee Veteran of the Year, Ho’s nomination demonstrates his endless dedication to supporting veterans and advocating for the student-veteran experience. Appreciative of the encouragement he received from all those involved with UT’s Veteran Success Center, Ho hopes to continue to provide that same level of service to others. 

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University Honors is delighted to welcome 14 new scholars this fall to the 2025 class of Haslam Leadership Scholars at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 

The university’s premier undergraduate honors program, the Haslam Leadership Scholars program focuses on leadership, service, and scholarship. Founded in 2008 through a generous gift from the Haslam family, Haslam Leadership Scholars receive an endowed scholarship that covers the cost of tuition, fees, housing, and funding to support individual research. 

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When Scotty Brown stepped onto the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus, he imagined a future in public service. Just a few years later, the sophomore finance major from Signal Mountain, Tennessee, is charting a different—but equally ambitious—course: a coveted investment banking internship with J.P. Morgan in New York City, one of the first UT students in six years to do so.  

The nine-week internship program supports full-time analysts, associates, and senior bankers across live deals, client pitches, and other internal projects. Interns gain experience conducting financial analysis and modeling, developing client-facing pitch books, industry overviews, industry & company research, and live deal execution support.  

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The 29th annual Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement (EURēCA), coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (OURF) was held on April 15 in the Student Union at the University of Tennessee.

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University of Tennessee, Knoxville, senior Lauren Urbi has been accepted to CLS Spark, an initiative of the Critical Language Scholarship program.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the program will support Urbi as she gains critical language skills and intercultural competence that will bolster her career readiness.

CLS Spark provides opportunities for American undergraduate students to study Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Russian online at a beginner level. Students who participate receive academic credit, a stipend for equipment costs, and noncompetitive eligibility for employment in the U.S. government for up to three years after program completion.

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