A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Latimer Science and Engineering Building was held on September 18, 2020 in the UTM quad. Although the event was closed to the public in accordance with the university’s reopening plan, media presence was welcomed, so we at The Pacer decided to attend and summarize the groundbreaking ceremony for the… Continue reading Latimer STEM Building groundbreaking ceremony
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Randy Boyd hosts town hall discussion at UTM
UT system Interim President Randy Boyd hosted a town hall discussion on Wednesday March 11, 2020 in Watkins Auditorium to reflect on his time as interim and discuss proposed removal of the interim classification from his title as UT president. Boyd recently has visited all system schools conducting townhalls focusing on his shift from interim… Continue reading Randy Boyd hosts town hall discussion at UTM
Boyd begins stint as interim president
Interim President of The University of Tennessee System, Randy Boyd, a Knoxville businessman and UTK alumnus, began his first day on the job at UTM. Boyd, who was appointed by the Board of Trustees (BOT), replaced Dr. Joe DiPietro who had served as the president for seven years. DiPietro retired from active service on Nov. 21,… Continue reading Boyd begins stint as interim president
Incoming interim UT president says inclusion is paramount
This letter to the editor was initally published in UT Knoxville’s student newspaper, The Daily Beacon. As I begin the next 60 days listening and learning to prepare for one of the most exciting jobs in my life, my overarching goal is to continue and accelerate the great successes across the UT System. While I… Continue reading Incoming interim UT president says inclusion is paramount
Former candidate may be next to lead UT
Knoxville businessman Randy Boyd may follow retiring President DiPietro This report was compiled from press releases sent by the UT Board of Trustees and the UTM Office of University Relations. The UT Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Sept. 25, in Knoxville to consider appointing an interim president to serve upon UT President Joe… Continue reading Former candidate may be next to lead UT