The Graduate School has two new leadership roles joining us at the beginning of July, and we are delighted to introduce them to the UT community.

The Graduate School is delighted to announce Brittany Shelton, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health, as the recipient of the Spring 2026 Outstanding Doctoral Mentoring Award.

The Graduate School is proud to recognize the graduate students who received GSRA awards in spring 2026.

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)!