University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd will deliver his sixth annual State of the University address both in-person and virtually. Boyd’s speech will be webcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. For those in the Nashville area, the event will be held at the historic Woolworth Theatre. Space is limited, and RSVPs are required. The address also will be streamed at tennessee.edu, as well as on the UT System and Boyd’s Facebook pages.

The 2024 State of UT Address will feature a panel discussion of the leaders of all five UT campuses located in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin, Memphis and Pulaski. The discussion will be moderated by Boyd and David Plazas, director of opinion and engagement for the USA Today Network-Tennessee/The Tennessean. The address serves as an important platform for discussing the university’s impact on education, research, community engagement and economic development. It also serves as an opportunity to acknowledge the efforts of faculty, staff and students, and to reinforce the university’s commitment to excellence and innovation in higher education.