The Office of Assessment and Evaluation in the Division of Access and Engagement is excited to announce their second annual EMBRACE Symposium, which will take place in the Student Union on November 17–18 , 2026.
The National Geographic Society has awarded a grant to doctoral student Sonja Schmoyer for research on endangered hemlock trees. She is one of the first 20 recipients of conservation grants under National Geographic’s American Keystones initiative, which supports efforts to protect the country’s ecological, cultural and economic pillars as the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
Kriza Calumba is a doctoral student in food science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is graduating in May 2026, and has shared about her experience at UT!
Gus Alvarez-Suchini, a PhD student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is working to change the way students view data science and information technology.
Alex Singleton, a graduate student in saxophone performance, collaborated with UT Libraries to design and 3D-print a custom tray that organizes saxophone screws during instrument disassembly. The tray provides a clear, step-by-step layout that helps students safely disassemble and reassemble their instruments while learning the mechanics behind how they function.
The Graduate School is excited to announce that we are now accepting nominations for the Spring 2026 Outstanding Doctoral Mentor Award.
This week is Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW)!
As the spring 2026 submission cycle is now under way, the Graduate School wants to highlight the graduate students who received awards for fall 2025.
The Graduate School is excited to announce the Graduate School Faculty Fellows Program (GSFP), which is designed to take existing partnerships to a new level. Our first cohort of faculty fellows for spring 2026 will work closely with Graduate School leadership and staff to improve processes and implement solutions that benefit UT graduate students. Together, we can strengthen the support we provide, allowing students to achieve their goals and carry the Volunteer spirit forward.
The Graduate School is transitioning to a new thesis and dissertation submission and review platform called Vireo. Vireo offers a more simplified submission process and allows for greater ease in tracking the progress of submissions through review stages.