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Interim Dean’s Message

Amy Cathey, Interim Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School

Welcome to the Graduate School. If you’ve reached this site, you may be thinking of pursuing, or are already pursuing, a graduate degree. The pursuit of graduate education is an exciting and challenging time as you push the boundaries of your capabilities and advance your thirst for knowledge. At the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the quest for knowledge and truth is embodied in the campus spirit and symbolized by the Torchbearer, an iconic statue that stands at the center of campus.

Whether you are applying to or already a part of a master’s program, doctoral program, graduate certificate cohort, or postdoctoral appointment, the UT Graduate School is here to help you navigate your journey.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out at gradschooldean@utk.edu or 865-974-2475.