Category Archives: Graduate School News
Community Learning & Engagement Graduate Student Library Assistant (GSLA)—Now Hiring
The University of Tennessee Libraries’ Community Learning & Engagement Department is hiring a Graduate Student Library Assistant (GSLA). This is a part-time opportunity for a UT graduate student who is interested in supporting programs and services that connect the university libraries with learning, outreach, and community-focused engagement.
Graduate Student Research Awards Fall 2026
The Graduate School Research Awards are open on September 14 with a deadline of October 12 to submit proposals.
Celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week at UT
September 21–25, 2026 Join the Graduate School in celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) with opportunities to connect, learn, have […]
Why 3MT® Is More Than a Competition
At first glance, the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition might seem like another chance to showcase your research or graduate projects. While those are certainly exciting incentives, many participants discover that the greatest rewards extend far beyond competition day.
Gearing up for fall semester
As the fall semester approaches, the Graduate School aims to support your transition, or return to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville!
New leadership roles at the Graduate School
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.
Outstanding Mentor Award Spring 2026
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.
Spring 2026 Graduate Student Research Awardees
The Graduate School is proud to recognize the graduate students who received GSRA awards in spring 2026.
EMBRACE Symposium accepting proposals for fall sessions
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.
EEPS doctoral student protecting endangered hemlocks
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.