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    At UT, more than half of students graduate debt free, and a bachelor’s degree adds an average of $1.5 million in lifetime earnings. Higher education continues to create opportunity for generations to come. Read more: tennessee.edu/news/2026/08/2…
    A UT Chattanooga student is pushing a cart with large bags and containers labeled "Operation Move In." There are other carts in the background. A sign reads, "Is College Still Worth It? Tennesseans increasingly say yes.
    A student at UT Health Sciences works in a laboratory setting, focusing on equipment. The coat has a patch with "University of Tennessee" and another logo. Text on the image states, "72% of Tennesseans believe a four-year degree is worth the investment."
    A student at UT Knoxville stares intently at a multitude of wires, conducting research. On-screen text reads "A four-year degree adds an average of $1.5 million in lifetime earnings." Smaller text below reads "The value of a UT degree continues long after graduation."
    President Boyd speaks to a crowd outdoors, holding a microphone. Several audience members have raised hands. A text overlay reads, "The facts matter. And they tell a compelling story. Read UT System President Randy Boyd's perspective."
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    Aug 25
    Dolly Parton’s impact on Tennessee is immeasurable. An East Tennessee native and country music legend, she showed the world what it means to lead with heart and give back to the place you call home. Her extraordinary legacy will live on for generations to come 🧡
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    Aug 15
    Summer has been good to us, but there’s nothing quite like watching our campuses come back to life 👀 🎓 We’re so excited to welcome you back for another year across the UT System!
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    Aug 13
    Rick Scarbrough is retiring after eight years leading @UT_LEIC, an agency for The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service. David Moore will serve as interim executive director, continuing LEIC’s work across Tennessee and beyond. Read more:
    Scarbrough to Retire from UT Institute for Public Service, Moore Named Interim LEIC Executive...
    From tennessee.edu
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    Jul 31
    Did you know more than half of UT System graduates leave college debt-free? With scholarships like UT Promise, we are committed to making education attainable for students across Tennessee and changing what’s possible for generations to come. 🔗: futurefocusedut.com