What began in 1794 as a small college in the Southwest Territory has grown into Tennessee’s flagship university and premier public research institution.UT Knoxville, which includes the UT Space Inst
itute and the UT Institute of Agriculture, serves the state by educating its citizens, enhancing its culture, and making a difference in people’s lives through research and service.We embody excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, outreach, and engagement.
