Office of the President
President’s Post
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FEB. 10: Governor Lee’s proposed 2021-22 budget
As you are aware, on Monday evening Governor Lee presented his 2021-22 budget to the Tennessee General Assembly. We have conducted a preliminary analysis of the details of the Governor’s Budget and I wanted to outline how his proposed budget could affect our University, if approved by the Legislature. Highlights of the budget as they
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FEB. 5: Dr. McPhee gives update on in-person extracurricular activities
Friday, February 5, 2021: Message from President McPhee As we conclude the second week of the Spring 2021 semester, I want to thank our university community for continuing to adhere to our COVID-19 mitigation efforts. While we are encouraged that the virus is trending downward in Tennessee (the state is down 55% in COVID-19 hospitalizations from
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JAN. 21, 2021: Dr. McPhee gives update on Spring semester
As we approach the start of a new academic term, allow me to express my hope that you had a restful and joyful holiday with family and friends. I also hope that you share my sense of excitement and anticipation as we return to our campus community and begin our spring semester on Monday, Jan.
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JAN. 8, 2021: A Message from President McPhee
I hope the holiday break provided the opportunity for you to relax and refresh and you were able to enjoy the season. As we resume our operations in anticipation of our Spring 2021 semester, allow me to again express my appreciation for all that you do for our institution. You have truly made a difference
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DEC. 23: A Message from President McPhee
Colleagues, As we begin our holiday break that runs through January 4, 2021, I again wish to express my sincere appreciation to each of you for your incredible work during the past 10 months as we managed this COVID-19 pandemic. We were able to successfully complete this past fall semester without a significant outbreak on





