Freshman supply chain management major Sydney Beck has been planning on signing a lease to live at TENN with a few roommates for the 2023-2024 school year.
Last year, the University of Tennessee’s “lottery system” was put into effect to aid in choosing which students would receive on-campus housing and who would have to find alternatives. With the 2022 fall semester bringing in the most freshman ever anticipated, there have been greater challen…
In a wide-ranging interview on Sept. 1 in The Daily Beacon office, Chancellor Donde Plowman discussed her memories of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the power of CliftonStrengths, her proposals for academic restructuring and the growth of the student body, which is now at a record si…
Housing at the University of Tennessee looks different this upcoming school year as the university has turned to an apartment complex and a hotel to house first-year and transfer students.
During a summer when UT works to fill several positions vacated during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as add new administrative positions such as assistant vice chancellor for leadership and engagement, the Division of Student Life announced the hiring of three new directors.
UT buildings will be without heated water or air for eight days, according to a notice from Facilities Services. From June 4 through June 12, the campus Steam Plant will be shut down to “conduct maintenance and make repairs at the Steam Plant and across the steam distribution system,” accord…
Byron Hughes, currently dean of students at Virginia Tech, will become dean of students and assistant vice chancellor for Student Life at UT beginning July 1.
Chancellor Donde Plowman met with the UT Advisory Board on Friday morning to approve the proposed $1.7 billion operating budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The budget is $193 million higher than the original 2022 budget, which represents a 12.6% increase for next year.
As the spring semester comes to an end, Parking and Transit Services has updated its parking permits to accommodate a later-than-usual end date.
Finals are here and so are on-campus move outs. Residence halls are working with residents to make sure they are ready to move out and to make sure that they know what they can do to prepare.
College Souk is a new app that allows college students to sell items they no longer need and to other students on their campus. The app offers different categories for items such as clothing, furniture and even services and transportation.
Depending on who you ask, many people might say that the University of Tennessee is considered a party school, whether it’s our location, our size, our status as an SEC school or for some other reason.
Socializing as a college student can be a great way to relax and meet others. However, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the college-party atmosphere safely. 11% of women and 6% of men have fallen victim to drink spiking, and this number continues to grow each year.
Stalking is a very serious issue that affects approximately 7.5 million people each year in the United States, according to the Stalking Resource Center. College students are at the highest risk of stalking and are overall under-informed about what stalking is and how often it actually happe…
On a night when SGA campaigns typically celebrate beating out the competition for spots in student government, members of the unopposed Evolve campaign came together in a Zoom call Wednesday evening to celebrate the election and to look forward to the year ahead.
After hours of cold, rainy weather, the sun decided to shine just in time for The United Residence Halls Council (URHC) to host its annual carnival in the Humanities and Social Sciences Plaza on Tuesday evening. From 6-8 p.m., students were able to experience the feel of a true carnival with…
For years now, every UT dorm room has been equipped with a recycling bin. If you’re ever looking for a trash can on campus, it’s almost more likely that you’ll find a recycling bin.
University Housing presented a “Spring Sampler” for students to attend Tuesday evening in the Presidential Court. The organization had set up tables that were filled with traditional signs of spring arriving on campus.
Have you ever wanted to challenge yourself to escape a dire situation just to say you can do it? Maybe it was a museum heist, a sinking submarine or a haunted mansion, but have you ever escaped a twisted wonderland or crazy pirates?
It's official. Robots are taking over the world, one food delivery at a time.
In meetings of the UT Board of Trustees on Friday, the first to take place on the new UT Southern campus in Pulaski, Tennessee, the board approved amendments to the UT Knoxville master plan, which would allow for the construction of two new residence halls.
For some students, high school prom was just like in the romantic comedies, with twinkling lights surrounded by the best group of friends and with the perfect date to dance the night away and celebrate the tangles of youth.
After nearly two months away for the holidays, merely thinking about returning to school can prompt unwanted levels of stress. Words like “studying,” “homework” and “exams” sound off alarms and make us wish we could return to a time when those things seemed so far away.
In the spring of 2020, just as campus closed and the long COVID-19 lockdown began, the executive members of SGA, including then-Student Body President Natalie Campbell, put forward a win-win proposal. The new program, called “Donations for Citations,” would allow students to donate food and …
Last week, UT announced that selection for on-campus housing would be made through a weighted, randomized lottery system for upperclassmen. The new system will favor first-year students and all incoming freshmen will be guaranteed on-campus housing.
With Halloweekend less than a week away, we have officially entered spooky season. How better to celebrate this eerily wonderful time than by decorating your home away from home? Due to a number of factors, such as space and safety precautions, there are limitations as to how extensively you…
At the large UT compost facility across from the UT Medical Center, more than 10,000 pounds of food waste and coffee grounds are collected from campus each week.
On Friday, SGA held an in-person town hall meeting at the Student Union with UT President Boyd and Chancellor Donde Plowman to let students air their concerns following Boyd’s support for and subsequent withdrawal from a fundraiser for Tennessee Sen. Mark Pody, who openly advocates against L…
Food insecurity has been an immense issue for students across campus, specifically on weekends since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. With staff shortages, earlier closing hours and capacity limitations, it is harder than ever for students to get food on campus.
On Friday, Sept. 17, the University of Tennessee hosted a dedication ceremony to honor the legacy of UT alumnus Theotis Robinson, Jr. and Rita Sanders Geier, both of whom were instrumental in Tennessee’s fight for racial justice in higher education. The former Orange and White Halls, located…
Starting this year on campus, a program known as Food4All has paired up with campus dining in order to reduce hunger and eliminate the waste of extra food from dining halls.
If you’ve been to the Student Union since the start of the semester, you likely know of Blenz, the new smoothie bowl restaurant on campus. What you may not know is where Blenz originated — and perhaps you’d rather not, especially if you’re already a die-hard fan of the wide variety of coffee…
On any given day, students might grab a quick bite from one of the POD markets or from one of the Chick-Fil-A locations on campus in between classes.
With a total of more than 31,000 students enrolled at UT this year, the university welcomed a record number of students to campus. Over 5,900 undergraduate first-year students started their college career on Rocky Top this year, a 23% increase in freshman enrollment since 2016, according to …
The new West Campus Dining Facility has fed thousands of students during opening week. With the rapid pace of students and numerous food options, it is no wonder the establishment is popular. West Dining is the only dining hall open during the day and is based in an optimal location neighbor…
The future of Vol Dining is finally here.
Massey Hall residents forced to relocate; Announcement comes day tuition cannot be refunded
On Aug. 17, a few days before classes started, a student posted a troubling photo to the “r/UTK” page on Reddit. The photo shows a long line of students crowding the stairwell in front of the entrance to Presidential Court Café, waiting to be let into the dining facility.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed every part of campus life, and dining is no exception.
A huge concern for incoming college students is navigating the different dining halls and finding ways to use your meal plan effectively. For this semester, and possibly longer, UT dining is looking extremely different than before.
Recently, a UT student began a petition asking the university to end its contract with Aramark, the food service company that provides dining services in both residential dining halls, such as the Fresh Food Company and Presidential Court Building, and other food locations on campus, such as…
While freshman students who live on-campus are required to have an unlimited dining plan, all other undergraduate students have the freedom to invest in as small or large of a meal plan as they desire. With a variety of options to choose from, selecting the right plan can be difficult. Here’…
Over the past week, students have stopped in their tracks on the way to class to watch Morrill Hall fall to the ground. The demolition of the dormitory, built in 1967, is just one part of UT’s plans to renovate the west side of campus.
If the $1.5 trillion student debt of Americans is any indication, college in the U.S. is an expensive venture, with hefty price tags on everything ranging from biology textbooks to sausage and biscuits from the dining halls. Dining plans alone on campus often cost upwards of $4,000 a year, a…
For freshmen who joined a fraternity or sorority just a few months ago, living in the on-campus chapter housing is a very pragmatic option in terms of economics, meal plan and convenience.
The Knox County Health Department came knocking at Vol Dining’s door this May for a mandatory health inspection. This unannounced visit uncovered multiple health code violations in UT cafeterias and fast food locations.
As the new semester starts, many UT students are settling in to their first-ever off-campus apartments. This living situation comes with a lot more independence than the dorms – and a whole new set of expenses.
Love is in the air as Braxton Z gives us a weather update, and a mocktail recipe sure to impress this Valentine's Day.
Braxton Z gives us a tropical themed parfait recipe that is sure to delight your tastebuds.
Rising Roll Gourmet Cafe opened its first Tennessee location on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, campus and appeared to draw a crowd the first day of classes.
