As Tennessee’s flagship university, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), positions itself among the nation’s elite universities. Its goal is to become a preeminent public research institution and create a student experience that reaches beyond the ordinary. UTK serves the state by educating its citizens, enhancing its culture, and making a difference in people’s lives through research and service. UTK embodies excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, outreach, and engagement.