UT announced on Tuesday that it will continue with plans to build three new student housing facilities through a public-private partnership with RISE Real Estate. The university has also made a five-year master lease agreement with Lakemoor Station Apartments in South Knoxville to aid in hou…
The University of Tennessee hosted a special gathering on Monday for its first-generation graduates. First-generation graduates were honored at a reception for their dedication, fortitude and tenacity in becoming the first members of their families to earn a bachelor's degree and graduate fr…
Ask most UT alumni for a story from their college years involving The Daily Beacon, and they’ll have one. Maybe it was the lines of students reading the paper each morning over breakfast or a race to finish the crossword puzzle before class. Maybe it was the craziest entries from the crime l…
Paraskevidekatriaphobia is the irrational fear of the thirteenth day in a month when it falls on a Friday.
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees Executive Committee held their spring meeting on May 5. The meeting addressed a variety of topics, including budgetary issues and state legislation that impacts UT System and higher education in general.
When the nonprofit news site ProPublica launched The Repatriation Project in January, UT landed on a top-10 list that does not come with bragging rights. Out of all universities, museums, societies and agencies in the nation, UT ranked 7th among institutions that hold the most Native America…
The Department of Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures has undergone a few changes.
On Tuesday afternoon, over 75 staff, faculty and students rallied in McClung Plaza in support of a petition from United Campus Workers that calls for an increase to base stipends and cost of living adjustments for graduate teaching assistants and associates, students who often serve as prima…
On April 21, the Women, Gender and Sexuality Interdisciplinary Program collaborated with the Department of Geography and Sustainability and the Pride Center in order to host a teach-in about LGBTQ issues and reproductive justice in Tennessee.
On Tuesday night, the 2022-23 SGA executive administration passed down the torch as the newly elected top four executive members took oaths of office in a ceremony honoring the successes of the organization over the past year.
Without warning last Friday morning, hundreds of Chinese and Chinese American students were cut off from their primary means of communication with friends and family: Chinese social media apps supported by a campus Wi-Fi connection.
On July 1, the minimum hiring wage for student employees will rise to $11 an hour, up from the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Wages for student on-campus work-study employees will increase from $9 an hour to $11 an hour, while wages for off-campus work-study employees will increase f…
On Thursday, Gov. Bill Lee signed a law that prohibits public colleges and universities from allowing access to video platforms headquartered in China on campus internet networks, a measure that targets the Chinese-based social media giant TikTok.
To some, “religion” brings up memories of stained glass windows in a rainbow of colors and sermons in front of a gilded altar. To others, “religion” might remind them of brightly-painted temples and leaving behind offerings of food, money and all manner of other treasures.
For the first time, UT has partnered with the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice at Temple University to gather information using the center’s basic needs survey. The survey, which asks students about their access to resources like food, housing and mental health support, closes …
To kick off Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week on Monday, the Graduate Student Senate, or GSS, held an awards banquet in the Student Union in order to honor graduate students, professors, mentors and organizations who have demonstrated excellence in their field.
The Tennessee Alpha chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon has been suspended until the spring 2027 semester due to repeated conduct violations, the university announced on Friday.
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With UT sports events being widely attended and Neyland Stadium having the capacity to hold almost 102,000 people, talks of the development of a nearby hotel have been circulating.
On Tuesday, the University of Tennessee Office of Undergraduate Admissions released regular admission decisions for the incoming class of 2027. While the Office of Undergraduate Admissions Instagram page had a positive outlook on the admissions cycle, posting a celebratory photo congratulati…
While it seems like campus cannot possibly grow any more, the agenda of the 2023 Winter Board of Trustees meeting was packed full of ways for the UT Systems – including UT Knoxville – to continue expanding.
University of Tennessee Systems President Randy Boyd gave his fifth State of the University Address on Thursday, Feb. 23 to discuss the vision and mission for the future on Rocky Top. Additional remarks from UT partners emphasized talking points on substance misuse in Tennessee, the decline …
With the fifth annual Student Press Freedom Day on Thursday, the time has come again to look into censorship in student media and what students can and cannot do when reporting.
Technology has always been on a pathway of progression and advancements. While the University of Tennessee encourages students and faculty alike to explore and embrace the new innovations technology has to offer, there are several risks that come along with the new development of AI systems.
Following in the footsteps of states like Texas and Oklahoma, the Tennessee General Assembly is considering a bill that would ban the popular social media app, TikTok, from Wi-Fi networks on public college campuses around the state, directly affecting the UT campus.
When she was a sophomore pursuing her bachelor's in journalism at New Bulgaria University, Teodora Trifonova yearned for hands-on experience in her journalism career. In Bulgaria, she knocked on the doors of numerous media organizations with her resume and CD. As part of her first internship…
"Looking for a new AI-powered best friend? Look no further than ChatGPT! This cutting-edge language model developed by OpenAI is not only incredibly smart and knowledgeable, but also friendly and engaging. ChatGPT is like having a personal assistant, tutor and conversation partner all rolled…
Last March, when the Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation concerning a list of so-called “divisive concepts,” it also required public colleges and universities to survey students, staff and faculty once every two years “to assess the campus climate with regard to diversity of though…
Jordan Brown is a busy woman.
Isaac Turner dreamt of coming to UT since he was in middle school, a dream that came true when he arrived on campus last semester as a freshman studying biochemistry.
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awarded three University of Tennessee faculty members from the College of Arts and Sciences prestigious NEH Fellowships, making UT one of just two universities to have three recipients in 2023 among the 70 humanities projects receiving fellowship.
The 2020s, years known as “the greatest decade in the history of the University of Tennessee” by UT System President Randy Boyd, have come into fuller view.
Georgi Gardiner is an assistant philosophy professor at the University of Tennessee and was recently named as one of the Knoxville News Sentinel’s 40 Under 40, an honor that recognizes leading young professionals in the East Tennessee area. In 2022, she also received the Chancellor’s Notable…
On Friday, the Board of Trustees Executive Committee held a virtual meeting to discuss updates from UT System President Randy Boyd, letters of notification approval for new academic programs across the system and the future for students trying to attend UT in fall 2023.
Knoxville is one step closer to building a pedestrian bridge over the Tennessee River after the Knoxville City Council approved the use of up to $150,000 for private grant writing services in a bid to secure federal funding for the expansive project.
UT has never been more popular, or more competitive, for first-year applicants.
On Friday, Dec. 16, approximately 1,363 students will graduate in two commencements in Thompson-Boling Arena, one for undergraduates at 9 a.m. and the other a graduate hooding ceremony at 3 p.m.
The restructuring of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tennessee has driven discussion between administration, faculty and students alike. Administrators have opened their doors to any campus member who may have concerns about the proposed changes in a concentrated effort…
Faculty and students concerned with the University of Tennessee’s recent plans to relocate departments housed within Greve, Dunford and Henson halls – which are slated for demolition – held a town hall meeting last night in Strong Hall to show administrators how they feel negatively impacted…
Research is one of the driving factors of the academic world. Without continuous, dedicated research, technology and life would not be able to improve. This contribution can be seen at the University of Tennessee, as seven faculty members have been named as some of the most highly cited rese…
On Tuesday, the Office of the Provost released an advisory on academic policies and procedures for the end of the semester. This information is pulled directly from the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the Undergraduate Catalog, which includes protocol that is practiced year round.
In recent years, universities across the country have been experiencing housing crises due to their over-enrollment. Universities have put forth solutions by offering financial incentives to delay enrollment and converting buildings on campus into temporary residence halls as they draw up pl…
Big Orange Give, UT’s annual day of giving and one of its largest donation drives, will take place on Nov. 10 for its 10th year. This year, the event will last from midnight to midnight and UT has set a goal of 10,000 gifts in 24 hours.
On Monday, RJ Hinde, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, sent an email to staff announcing members of a new divisional structure task force. The team is currently working to develop a broad engagement plan in efforts to allow students and faculty to share their feedback on the …
“You can pay for goal posts, but you can’t pay us more?” a sign read as a group of protesters marched, demanding better working conditions for the custodial staff at UT.
The College of Arts and Sciences has appointed professor RJ Hinde as the new interim dean to aid current Dean Theresa Lee as she prepares for retirement from her position.
On Oct. 28, the UT Board of Trustees approved construction of a new Haslam College of Business building with a larger budget and size than originally proposed.
Just one year after Chancellor Donde Plowman called UT’s 2-star rating on the Campus Pride Index “not satisfactory,” the university’s work on LGBTQ policy and practice seems to have paid off.
Volunteer Boulevard was blocked off from Fraternity Park down to the Student Union on Friday afternoon for the annual Homecoming Parade. Barriers were in place, and people from all different walks of life crowded them to get a glimpse of the numerous floats and performers that walked the str…
As media outlets descended onto campus Friday ahead of the most-anticipated game in college football, Chancellor Donde Plowman sat down with alumnus and SEC Network host Paul Finebaum (‘78) on a live taping of his show to discuss the recent success of the football team and the state of the u…
On Sept. 19, Chancellor Donde Plowman and Provost John Zomchick sent an email to faculty regarding academic restructuring plans for the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy, School of Music and College of Arts and Sciences, along with the establishment of a new College for Interdisci…
Staff Writer, Ryan Clark, gives a review that's more hopeful than expected for third movie o…
Staff Writer, Ryan Clark, gives a review that's more hopeful than expected for third movie of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise.
Staff Writer Ryan Clark reviews the Evil Dead franchise and compares the newest addition to the original Sam Raimi films.
