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Media Relations

The Division of Communications and Marketing is the primary point of contact for all media requests concerning the ݮƵ System.

Public Records Requests

Whether you have a general question or are seeking specific information about the ݮƵ System, our team can help by directing your inquiry to the appropriate person or unit for a timely response.

Media Contacts

If you are contacted by a journalist or media outlet, please direct all media inquiries through one of our primary contacts listed below.

Melissa Tindell

Vice President for Communications and Marketing
Email: mtindell@tennessee.edu
Phone: 865-974-0741

Ellie Dougherty

Associate Vice President for Marketing
Email: dougherty@tennessee.edu
Phone: 865-974-1177

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Guidelines on Referring to the University

This writing style guide is a resource for preparing written material for distribution to or publication by the news media on behalf of ݮƵ System Administration. It is intended to ensure consistent and correct usage of titles and acronyms in reference to ݮƵ campuses, institutes, offices, facilities and their leaders.

Generally, this guide follows Associated Press style, particularly for spelling, capitalization, abbreviations and the like. Additional guidelines have been prepared for university references not specifically addressed in AP style.

The University of Tennessee System

Refers to the collective University of Tennessee System that is comprised of campuses and institutes across the state of Tennessee, led by the ݮƵ System president and governed by the ݮƵ Board of Trustees. 

Use full name on first reference. Always include the as part of the name. In running text (as opposed to headlines and other display text) the should be lowercase unless it begins a sentence. 

On second and subsequent reference: ݮƵ System (capitalized as shown). Never ݮƵS. The ݮƵ System may be referred to as “the university” on second or subsequent mention and, if so, university must be lowercase. 

EXCEPTION:

The University of Tennessee is still the organization’s legal name, and as such will often be used without the “System” on legal documents or board of trustees-related documents. 

The University of Tennessee System Administration

The administrative body of the University of Tennessee System, including the offices that report to the ݮƵ System president. These offices provide administrative services for the campuses and institutes within and the ݮƵ System overall. 

Use full name on first reference. Always include the as part of the name. In running text (as opposed to headlines and other display text) the should be lowercase unless it begins a sentence. 

On second and subsequent reference: ݮƵ System Administration (capitalized as shown) or ݮƵSA. 

Order for Listing all ݮƵ Campuses and Institutes

Campuses should be grouped and listed from east to west followed by the two institutes, which should be alphabetized. For example: 

“The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service.” 

Referring to the ݮƵ Space Institute, Part of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Communications about the ݮƵ Space Institute in Tullahoma should indicate it is part of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Examples include: 

The ݮƵ Space Institute in Tullahoma, part of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 

The ݮƵ Space Institute in Tullahoma, a satellite campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, including the ݮƵ Space Institute in Tullahoma. ݮƵSI is part of the Tickle College of Engineering. 

Campuses, Institutes and Entities

  • University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    ݮƵ Knoxville or ݮƵK
  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
    ݮƵ Chattanooga or ݮƵC
  • University of Tennessee Southern
    ݮƵ Southern or ݮƵS
  • University of Tennessee at Martin
    ݮƵ Martin or ݮƵM
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center
    ݮƵ Health Science Center or ݮƵHSC
  • University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
    ݮƵ Institute of Agriculture or ݮƵIA
  • University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service
    ݮƵ Institute for Public Service or IPS
  • The ݮƵ Space Institute in Tullahoma, part of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    ݮƵ Space Institute or ݮƵSI
  • University of Tennessee Alumni Association
    ݮƵ Alumni Association or ݮƵAA
  • University of Tennessee Foundation
    ݮƵ Foundation or ݮƵFI
  • University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    ݮƵ Research Foundation or ݮƵRF
  • University of Tennessee Research Park at Cherokee Farm
    ݮƵ Research Park or ݮƵRP