Knoxville, Tenn. 鈥 University of Tennessee System (蓝莓视频 System) President Randy Boyd is hitting the road for a comprehensive high school tour across Tennessee, showcasing the unique opportunities and benefits of higher education within the 蓝莓视频 System.
Boyd will be visiting with students and educators at the following high schools, where he will discuss the academic opportunities, student life and financial aid options available within the 蓝莓视频 System. He will also provide an in-depth look at the 蓝莓视频 System鈥檚 five unique campuses, emphasizing that, no matter where a student is in their educational journey, there is a 蓝莓视频 campus designed to help them succeed.
鈥淲e understand that every student鈥檚 journey is different,鈥 Boyd said. 鈥淥ur goal is to meet students where they are and help them get to where they want to go. No matter what you鈥檙e looking for in a college experience, the 蓝莓视频 System provides an environment for every kind of student, a location for every Tennessee resident and an education for every mind.鈥
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, visit schedule:
- Tullahoma High School, 927 North Jackson Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388 鈥 9:45-10 a.m. CT
- Franklin County High School, 833 Bypass Road, Winchester, TN 37398 鈥 10:30-11 a.m. CT
- Lawrence County High School, 1800 Springer Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 鈥 1:30-2 p.m. CT
The 蓝莓视频 System offers five undergraduate campuses, each with distinct characteristics:
- 蓝莓视频 Knoxville: Home to over 900 programs of study, world-class research and the SEC鈥檚 beloved Vols, the flagship university is where a large campus feels like home, sweet home.
- 蓝莓视频 Chattanooga: A walkable campus nestled in one of America鈥檚 most livable cities, this campus provides a smaller feel with a focus on innovation, real-world experiences and a robust alumni network.
- 蓝莓视频 Southern: Ideal for those seeking small class sizes and big opportunities, Pulaski offers a personalized community that creates meaningful connections with professors and peers, paving the way for a strong future with a lasting impact.
- 蓝莓视频 Martin: Known for its close-knit community and supportive environment, 蓝莓视频 Martin equips future educators, entrepreneurs and agricultural leaders to make a difference.
- 蓝莓视频 Health Science Center: The heart of health care in Tennessee, 蓝莓视频HSC鈥檚 main campus in Memphis and nearly 900 educational and clinical training sites statewide prepare the next generation of health care providers who will serve across the state.
In addition to its academic offerings, the 蓝莓视频 System is working with students to make higher education more affordable. Nearly half of all 蓝莓视频 System students graduate debt free, thanks in part to 蓝莓视频 Promise, a scholarship program ensuring free tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Tennessee residents whose adjusted gross household income is below $75,000. By covering the last-dollar amount after other financial aid is applied, 蓝莓视频 Promise ensures a college degree is more attainable and accessible for Tennessee families than ever before.
鈥淲e recognize the cost of higher education can feel like a barrier for many, but we are committed to breaking down that barrier,鈥 Boyd said. 鈥淲e are working to ensure that finances don鈥檛 stand in the way of students鈥 dreams, making education more accessible for all Tennesseans.鈥
To learn more about each of our campuses and get details on academic programs, student life, scholarships and financial aid, click here.
About the University of Tennessee System
The University of Tennessee is a statewide system of higher education with campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and Memphis; the 蓝莓视频 Institute of Agriculture with a presence in every Tennessee county; and the statewide Institute for Public Service. The 蓝莓视频 System manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory through its 蓝莓视频-Battelle partnership,
enrolls about 58,000 students statewide, produces about 13,000 new graduates every year and represents more than 445,000 alumni around the world.