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The Honors and Scholars Programs at The University of Tennessee are designed to meet the needs of our most ambitious students. Through the Haslam Scholars, Chancellor's Honors, Honors Leadership, and 1794 Scholars programs Honors at UT strives to support high-achieving students and their varied interests.

09/16/2026

This Why Honors Wednesday, John Puyleart shares what excites him most about the Honors experience: the freedom to explore his interests across disciplines.

With University Honors, curiosity has no boundaries. Students are encouraged to ask big questions, pursue unexpected connections, and shape an academic journey that reflects what inspires them most. Learn more at the link in our bio.

09/14/2026

Curious about becoming an Honors Vol? Join us this fall for a virtual Honors Info Session and discover the opportunities, community, and experiences that make University Honors distinctive.

Bring your questions and connect with our team from wherever you are. All sessions are virtual! 💻 Register here: https://tiny.utk.edu/honorsvirtual. All session times are listed in Eastern Time.

📅 Upcoming Sessions
✦ September 17 | 6 p.m. ET
✦ October 14 | 4 p.m. ET
✦ October 26 | 5 p.m. ET

09/12/2026

From Knoxville to Paris, Julia Meese is putting her interdisciplinary Honors education to work on a global stage. 🇫🇷

A Finance and Marketing major with a Mathematics minor and a Chancellor’s Honors student, Julia interned as an Associate Consultant with Digital Pharma Lab in Paris. Her work included helping pharmaceutical companies explore AI in health care through trainings, startup scouting, and competitive research.

Join us in celebrating Julia’s innovative work and international impact!

09/10/2026

Ready to make your UT experience even more meaningful? University Honors applications are now open! Apply to join a community of curious, driven students and explore what’s possible through Honors.

Learn how to apply: https://bit.ly/46EuYoY

09/09/2026

For this week's Why Honors Wednesday, meet Ethan, a first-year pre-law student whose love of learning led him to University Honors. His curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring new ideas are shaping his Rocky Top experience while building a strong foundation for his future in law. ⚖️

09/04/2026

✨ Honors Faculty Spotlight: Sarah Binion ✨

Congratulations to Sarah Binion, an Honors faculty member who completed a Teaching and Learning Innovation (TLI) program last year and has now been selected for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Academy. This year-long program supports faculty inquiry into how students learn and how teaching strategies shape their success.

Sarah is especially interested in exploring first-year student engagement and how AI can productively support—not replace—the human-centered work at the core of the Honors curriculum.

We believe great teaching is a lifelong pursuit, and we’re proud to have faculty like Sarah who model the same growth mindset we ask of our students every day. 🧡

09/02/2026

University Honors at UT offers opportunities to grow through rigorous coursework, meaningful conversations, and experiences that extend beyond the classroom. Just as importantly, it creates a close-knit community where lasting friendships can take root. Our Honors Vols flourish academically and personally together. 🍊

09/01/2026

A new month brings a new lineup of Honors events! Explore what's ahead, mark your calendar, and find something that sparks your curiosity this September. 🧡

08/28/2026

Introducing our first Honors Alum Spotlight: Baylee Baron! 🎓✨

A May 2026 graduate with a major in Biochemistry & Cellular & Molecular Biology and a minor in Public Health, Baylee is now a medical student at UT Health Sciences.

Through an Honors research fellowship and grant opportunity during her first year, Baylee began a research journey that led to experiences on campus, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

We are proud to celebrate all that Baylee will accomplish in medicine. 🧡

08/27/2026

Our students recently gathered with the Undergraduate Research and Fellowships team to learn more about the resources, opportunities, and support available at UT.

From undergraduate research to nationally competitive fellowships, students explored ways to make the most of their Tennessee experience. 🍊

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1412 Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN
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Telephone

+18659747875

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http://honors.utk.edu/

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