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UT, Knoxville moves up 35 spots in latest rankings of innovation
It has also been named as one of six finalists for the annual Innovation and Economic Prosperity Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), continues to rise as a national leader in innovation, earning top recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, published on September 23. UTK climbed an impressive 35 spots to rank 28th nationally and 14th among public universities in the innovation category, highlighting its transformative advancements in curriculum, technology, campus life, and research.
“I’m proud of the significant jump in our innovation ranking, in part because it shows others are noticing our big ideas and creative solutions in every part of the university,” said Chancellor Donde Plowman. “We are doing things like launching the College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies, expanding access to education through our digital learning partnership with Arizona State University, and creating innovation districts to allow for more productive research partnerships with government and industry. All of this work is about creating opportunities for our students and for the people of Tennessee.”
In addition to its innovation accolades, UT achieved strong academic rankings across multiple disciplines. The Haslam College of Business’s supply chain management program ranks third nationally, while the College of Nursing remains in the top 20 among public universities. The Tickle College of Engineering also continues to excel, ranking 37th among public institutions.
Separately, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has named UTK as one of six finalists for its annual Innovation and Economic Prosperity Awards.
“As a modern land-grant university, the University of Tennessee is proud to be recognized as a finalist for the APLU IEP Awards,” said Marc Gibson, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Economic Development . “This honor reflects our deep commitment to advancing prosperity through talent, place, and innovation. From growing the Spark Innovation Center and launching our new Office of Entrepreneurship and New Ventures to expanding the Research Park at Cherokee Farm and empowering faculty and students engaged in community-based research, we are building a statewide innovation ecosystem that strengthens Tennessee’s economy and creates opportunity for all. Being recognized among the nation’s leaders affirms that UT is fulfilling its mission to make life and lives better across our state and beyond.”
Award recipients will be announced during the association’s annual meeting in November. The other finalists are the University of California, Los Angeles; Clemson University; the University of Georgia; the University of Maryland; and West Virginia University.
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