Grand Challenges Archives - The University of Tennessee System /news/general/grand-challenges/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:54:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2025/04/utSystem-favicon-150x150.jpg Grand Challenges Archives - The University of Tennessee System /news/general/grand-challenges/ 32 32 À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Shows How Collaboration Tackles Tennessee’s Toughest Problems at Grand Challenges Summit /news/2026/02/11/ut-shows-how-collaboration-tackles-tennessees-toughest-problems-at-grand-challenges-summit/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000 /?p=6686 FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee System along with its campuses and institutes, continues to tackle the state’s toughest challenges through research, partnerships and statewide collaborations, turning ideas into real solutions for Tennesseans.

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Delivering on the Promise: À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Leaders Discuss Successes, Vision for 2030 During the State of the University /news/2026/02/10/delivering-on-the-promise-ut-leaders-discuss-successes-vision-for-2030-during-the-state-of-the-university/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:50:10 +0000 /?p=6671 FRANKLIN, Tenn. — University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd opened the 10th annual State of the University with remarks and a panel discussion with chancellors and institute leaders.

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À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ President to Deliver 10th Annual State of the University Address /news/2026/01/29/ut-president-to-deliver-10th-annual-state-of-the-university-address/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 /?p=6576 FRANKLIN, Tenn. — University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd will deliver the 10th annual State of the University Address on Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. EST / 10 a.m. CST at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Franklin.

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Three University of Tennessee Campuses Awarded Rural Health Grants to Strengthen State’s Health Care Workforce /news/2025/06/04/three-university-of-tennessee-campuses-awarded-rural-health-grants-to-strengthen-states-health-care-workforce/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:43:55 +0000 /?p=5247 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Three University of Tennessee campuses—À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Knoxville, À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Martin and the À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Health Science Center—have been selected by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) to receive Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grants, designed to address critical healthcare workforce shortages in rural communities across the state.

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À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ System Grand Challenges Summit Unites Experts to Tackle Tennessee’s Most Pressing Issues /news/2025/02/14/ut-system-grand-challenges-summit-unites-experts-to-tackle-tennessees-most-pressing-issues-2/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 01:55:05 +0000 /ut-system-grand-challenges-summit-unites-experts-to-tackle-tennessees-most-pressing-issues-2/ MURFREESBORO - More than 370 individuals from the University of Tennessee System, state and local government, and various community organizations gathered for the two-day Grand Challenges Summit in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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University of Tennessee System Awards $500,000 Grants to Address Tennessee’s Grand Challenges /news/2024/11/21/university-of-tennessee-system-awards-500000-grants-to-address-tennessees-grand-challenges/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:39:38 +0000 /university-of-tennessee-system-awards-500000-grants-to-address-tennessees-grand-challenges/ The University of Tennessee System has announced the recipients of the Grand Challenges Grants Type 2 Competition, an initiative designed to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing Tennessee and beyond.

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Recipients of Type 1 Grand Challenges Grants; Type 2 Advancements Announced /news/2024/09/03/recipients-of-type-1-grand-challenges-grants-type-2-advancements-announced/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:00:02 +0000 /recipients-of-type-1-grand-challenges-grants-type-2-advancements-announced/ These grants provide essential seed funding to address three pivotal areas: advancing K-12 education, strengthening rural communities and overcoming addiction.

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University of Tennessee System Committing up to $5 Million to Tackle State’s Grand Challenges /news/2024/02/12/university-of-tennessee-system-committing-up-to-5-million-to-tackle-states-grand-challenges/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:55:55 +0000 /university-of-tennessee-system-committing-up-to-5-million-to-tackle-states-grand-challenges/ KNOXVILLE — In a move to foster collaboration and drive positive change, the University of Tennessee System has announced the launch of the À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Grand Challenge Grants with a commitment of up to $5 million to tackle Tennessee’s most pressing challenges.

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TDOE Announces Teaching as a Profession (TAP) Pre-Apprenticeship Pilot Program /news/2023/11/17/tdoe-announces-teaching-as-a-profession-tap-pre-apprenticeship-pilot-program/ /news/2023/11/17/tdoe-announces-teaching-as-a-profession-tap-pre-apprenticeship-pilot-program/#comments Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:29:48 +0000 /?p=648 To continue the celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), the Tennessee Department of Education announced a new Teaching as a Profession (TAP) state-certified pre-apprenticeship pilot program to provide high school students with hands on teaching experience in their local communities. Currently, over 5,200 students are enrolled in the TAP apprenticeship program and enrollment numbers are expected […]

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Growth, Opportunity Highlight À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Board of Trustees Meeting /news/2023/02/24/growth-opportunity-highlight-ut-board-of-trustees-meeting/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 22:36:32 +0000 /growth-opportunity-highlight-ut-board-of-trustees-meeting/ CHATTANOOGA – Significant growth and increased opportunity were among the central themes throughout the À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Board of Trustees winter meetings held on the À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Chattanooga campus Feb. 23-24.

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