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UT has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. Our students—the Volunteers—continue our tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service, as students and alumni.
We serve as Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, and we are dedicated to community investment, academic excellence, and groundbreaking research. Our footprint spans the entire state with the Space Institute in Tullahoma and Institute of Agriculture Extension offices in all 95 counties.
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R1 institution
We are classified as producing very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Carnegie Community Engaged
UT is recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education for collaboration with its community.
We offer an unparalleled student experience
UT is a national leader in student success because of initiatives that help Volunteers thrive while here on Rocky Top and long after graduation.
We are at the forefront of discovery and innovation
Research at UT is transforming East Tennessee into a premier destination for industry partners to call home. We’re leading the Nuclear Renaissance. Changing the future of mobility. Spearheading AI. From developing safe and consistent turfgrass for FIFA World Cup 26 to exploring how stress impacts patient outcomes for those battling breast cancer in rural Appalachia, our research touches lives here in Tennessee and beyond.
We win on and off the field
Whether they’re bringing home a national championship title or leading the Pride of the Southland Band during halftime, creating a sports talk show or engineering products that improve the lives of others, Volunteers win on and off the field.
Stories
UT Named Top Public University in Tennessee by Forbes
Forbes Magazine’s America’s Top Colleges ranking has again named the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee’s top public university.
UT Receives Multiple National Honors from APLU
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities has recognized the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, for excellence in multiple key areas — innovation, economic development, student success and community engagement.
UT Recognized as a 2026 Dream Employer by Forbes
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been named to Forbes magazine’s latest list of America’s Dream Employers, announced Nov. 18.
