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UT System wants 71K students, but looming 'enrollment cliff' means fewer high school grads
The University of Tennessee is preparing for a possible decline in high school graduates who want to attend college, a potential problem for a university system aiming to enroll 71,000 students across all its campuses by 2030. Experts are calling this an "enrollment cliff" in which both the number of high school graduates...
Christian Gass Sets Commitment Date
2025 four-star linebacker Christian Gass (Covington, Ga.) is down to three schools, including the Tennessee Volunteers. Eastside High School linebacker Christian Gass has heard from the Tennessee Volunteers a lot over the past few months. He made it to Knoxville, Tennessee, for an unofficial visit in April before returning for his official visit in June. Linebackers coach William Inge has circled him as a top priority for his room, and they've made the final cut for his services. Gass ranks as the No. 285 prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. He'll commit to one of...
Tennessee Transfer Pitcher Commits To Big 12 School
Tennessee right-handed transfer pitcher Derek Schaefer committed to Arizona State baseball on Friday afternoon after spending less than a week in the transfer portal. “Fired up to be able to compete for a school near to my heart, and a coach that is a winner in Willie Bloom,” Schaefer captioned his post on X. “Back to the Valley. Let’s shock the world. All glory to God.”
2024 Best & Brightest Online MBA: Richard Lindeman, University of Texas at Dallas (Jindal)
“I’m a Tennessee native now living in Dallas, Texas, solving supply chain challenges at PepsiCo.”. Fun fact about yourself: I am the captain of the Frito-Lay cycling team, the Cheesy Riders. Undergraduate School and Degree: BBA in Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Where are you...
Emma Sollenne Earns NAIA University of Tennessee Southern Hoops Offer
Rising senior Emma Sollenne of St. Luke’s High School (N.Y.) and Team Lightning Melious 17U squad has picked an offer from National Assocation Intercollegiate Assocation (NAIA) University Tennessee Southern, tonight Lighting head coach Dan Melious wrote on X. Sollenne also holds offers from Division II Belmont Abbey College. Mercy...
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