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Sorochan Named One of Two 2026 Chancellor’s Professors
February 2, 2026
The distinction honors exceptional faculty members

News Release
Steckel Elected Fellow by Weed Science Society of America
February 13, 2026
UTIA weed scientist recognized for career achievements
News Release
Sow 2 Grow Experience Helps Teens with Disabilities Learn Life Skills
February 13, 2026
Participants learn employment and social skills appropriate for the workplace
News Release
Tennessee Selected for National Walkability Action Institute to Advance Safer, More Walkable Communities
February 10, 2026
National training and technical assistance initiative promotes action-oriented approaches
News Release
More Help for Southeastern Dairies
February 3, 2026
USDA awards $3.45 million to support region’s dairy business innovation initiative
News Release
Don’t Shed a Tear for this Weeper
February 2, 2026
UT Gardens’ February Plant of the Month
News Release
Webinar Series Teaches Considerations for Direct-to-Consumer Beef Sales
January 29, 2026
Sessions begin February 10 and continue through March 24

UTIA IN THE NEWS

UT President Randy Boyd delivered 10th Annual State of the University Address
WBIR Knoxville; UT System News; WVLT Knoxville
UT System President Randy Boyd gave the State of the University Address at the opening of the two-day Grand Challenges Summit. UT Chancellors and leaders including Senior Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice President Keith Carver added remarks.

Tennessee row crop farmers face changing global market after two years in the red
Yahoo! News; Tennessee Lookout; Successful Farming; and more
Row crop farmers in Tennessee are now navigating seismic shifts in global markets after two years of “staggering” losses. Producers of cotton, soybeans, corn, and a wheat and soybean combination ended 2025 with a combined $192 million loss, according to estimates from UTIA.