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Chancellor Donde Plowman delivers seventh annual Flagship Address
Among the topics that she focused on was research, citing UTK’s role as a leader in crucial fields like nuclear engineering.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Donde Plowman delivered a powerful call to action during her seventh annual Flagship Address, urging the Volunteer community to embrace bold ambition and pursue excellence in every endeavor. Speaking to a packed audience, Plowman highlighted UT’s remarkable momentum, its unwavering commitment to students and the state, and her vision for taking the university to the next level.
“We have the kind of upward trajectory that other universities dream about,” Plowman told the crowd of UTK leaders, faculty, staff, alumni and friends gathered in the university’s Natalie L. Haslam Music Center. “But we’re not done. As they say, we didn’t come this far just to come this far. We are taking the University of Tennessee to the next level.”
Among the topics that she focused on was research, citing UTK’s role as a leader in crucial fields like nuclear engineering. Plowman spoke of the university’s plans to recruit high-profile faculty across numerous disciplines and to expand existing research hubs as well as creating the new Maplehurst Innovation District to focus on artificial intelligence and technology.
“Investments in expert faculty, collaborative partnerships and cutting-edge facilities will springboard us to the next level,” she said.
Plowman concluded her remarks with a call to action.
“We will not squander this trust or the momentum we’ve built,” she said. “Now is the time to lean into this new era of ambition. To think creatively and act boldly. To pursue excellence in everything. Because we know excellence creates opportunity — for our students, our state and everyone we serve.”
A full recording and transcript of Plowman’s Flagship Address will be available on the Chancellor’s website.
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