Spring 2026
Higher Ground
Next Level Student Experiences,
Impactful Research, and Top-tier Athletes
The UT College of Arts and Sciences ignites students’ most ambitious aspirations through an interdisciplinary approach to scholarship that enriches them with a unique combination of experiences, shaping a professional DNA that employers can spot a mile away.
Students are partners in personalized academic programs that fuel their innovative spirit and their ability to adapt across disciplines, connecting bold new ideas in collaboration with their fellow Vols.
Next Level Student Experiences
Learning in the College of Arts and Sciences extends far beyond the classroom and a single discipline. Whether performing on stage, analyzing complex global challenges, or gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for what comes next, our students step into opportunities that shape both their perspective and their professional path.
On Stage and Behind the Scenes
In UT’s Department of Theatre theory, practice, and creativity combine in world-class facilities for an unparalleled experience preparing students to step into the industry.
Exploring a Complex World in Context
At a time when research, politics, business, and culture can seem to change lives in the blink of an eye, interdisciplinary courses provide perspective for critical reasoning.
Experience That Speaks Volumes
A language and world business degree creates a passport to opportunity for graduates, who are globally capable, fluent across cultures, and career-ready.
Research Locally,
Impact Globally
From community partnerships across Tennessee to groundbreaking discoveries that shape the future of science and technology, research in the College of Arts and Sciences connects curiosity with impact. Faculty and students work side by side to tackle complex problems, turning ideas into innovations that strengthen our communities and expand knowledge far beyond campus.
Community Collaborations Beyond the Lab
The Institute for Climate and Community Resilience reaches out to build a network of trust and understanding to help communities improve lives and face real-world challenges.
Regional Innovation for National Impact
UT-led research brings bold ideas to regional Appalachian issues, shining a torch for similar solutions across the country.
Quantum Connections
Graduate students gain international experience and community through quantum chemistry research.
From the Locker Room to the Lab
Athletics at the University of Tennessee inspire more than competition—they spark questions about performance, health, culture, and the science behind human potential. Across disciplines, faculty and students explore sports from multiple perspectives.
Running Up the Hill
Student athletes navigate paths for success through cross-country competitions and academic excellence.
Vols in Full Swing
Vol rower Mykayla Fluster thrives on her team’s collaborative drive to win and the college’s supportive, inspiring environment as she engages on the water and in class to achieve their goals.
The Wider World of Sports
Courses immerse students in the influence of athletics on art, literature, culture, history, and their world today.
Understanding the Athlete
Research in UT’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience aims to find interventions that will support high performers, from training through careers.
Lighting the Way
The College of Arts and Sciences continues to evolve as a hub for discovery, collaboration, and public impact. From transformative facilities and faculty insight to national conversations shaping our understanding of the world, check out the leadership and ideas moving the college forward.
A Message from the Dean: It Takes a Volunteer
Our college embodies the Volunteer spirit through a long tradition of bold intellectual inquiry and vibrant civic engagement. The dedication and generous investment of alumni and other donors provides vital support for this mission as a college on the rise.
Robert Hinde
Executive Dean and
Herbert Family Dean’s Chair
An Obligation to the Future
The Charles and Julie Wharton Chemistry Building is on the rise at the corner of 16th Street and Cumberland Avenue, named to honor the legacy and generous gift of the late Julie Wharton and her husband Charles Wharton.
Highlights from the Conversation
Faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences are breaking barriers in academia by sharing their expertise with millions through The Conversation, a nonprofit news platform.
Connect With Us on Social Media
You’re part of the legacy of the College of Arts and Sciences. Your successes help shape our next generation of Volunteers.
Join the thousands in our LinkedIn and Instagram communities, where the impact
of your legacy can be seen every day.
Share your milestones with us at artscisocial@utk.edu for the chance to be featured.
GIve TOday
The Volunteer spirit lives large in the College of Arts and Sciences, UT’s first college, where rewarding careers are launched and bold breakthroughs are discovered right down the hall.
Your generous gift can help us move the needle for student success and research that expands knowledge and makes life and lives better.