Last week, Gov. Bill Lee presented his 2025 State of the State address, reaffirming Tennessee’s strong commitment to higher education and the University of Tennessee System’s vital role in shaping the state’s future. Notably, Gov. Lee is proposing historic investments in UT’s infrastructure. Capital improvements have been a top priority this year, and Gov. Lee …Continued

Tennessee’s agricultural industry is at a crossroads. As the state’s number one economic driver—generating over $89 billion in economic impact and supporting nearly 360,000 jobs—agriculture is facing mounting challenges from land conversion and increasing demands for efficiency and sustainability. In response, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) has submitted a $3 million recurring …Continued

The University of Tennessee Office of Government Relations & Advocacy is seeking a legislative intern for the 2025 spring semester (January-May). This is an opportunity for a graduate or undergraduate student with an interest in the intersection of higher education policy and politics to gain unique experience in both federal and state government relations and …Continued

  On April 18, both chambers passed the fiscal year 24-25 state budget. In addition to investments made in the base budget, the legislature funded the $29.65 million request for the Gross Anatomy Lab at the UT Health Science Center.  This allocation marks the single largest legislative investment for higher education and is the second-largest …Continued