More than 100 years ago, when UT was designated a land-grant university, we made a promise to the people of Tennessee to help better their lives through education and service.

Today, that covenant with the people has only grown stronger, as the university is bringing its land-grant mission into the modern era by making a UT education accessible to more people, supporting students in their studies and preparing them to enter the workforce, conducting high-impact research, and reaching out to help communities and Tennesseans to thrive.