TN Matters - The University of Tennessee System

Under the leadership of President Randy Boyd, The University of Tennessee System has broken records in enrollment and graduation rates, expanded research efforts, and made substantial infrastructure investments.  Alongside its dedication to higher education through its campuses across the state, The University of Tennessee System is also focused on addressing the state's most pressing challenges. Through UT's Grand Challenges, the university invests up to $5 million in innovative, community-focused projects aimed at strengthening rural communities, overcoming addiction, and advancing K-12 education. In this episode of TENNESSEE MATTERS, John Clark is joined by University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd and UT System Strategist John Lacey, who helps lead the Grand Challenges initiative.