Centers
We house a variety of centers that engage our students and community partners in several topics, including education, early childhood learning, sports, employment, and more.
AI, Data, and Educational Partnerships at the University of Tennessee Center
The AI, Data, and Educational Partnerships at the University of Tennessee Center (ADEPT) Center fosters sustained collaboration with K–12 schools, districts, faculty, students, and community partners to advance the thoughtful use of AI and data in education.
Center for Enhancing Education in Mathematics and Sciences
The Center for Enhancing Education in Mathematics and Sciences creates, identifies, implements, and evaluates novel instructional practices that support access and equity in STEM education.
Center for Learning, Education, and Employment
The Center for Learning, Education, and Employment facilitates continuous improvement and equitable access in education and employment.
Center for Sport, Peace, and Society
The Center for Sport, Peace, and Society helps global leaders develop innovative solutions to socio-political challenges using sport.
Center on Deafness
The Center on Deafness provides an array of research and collaborative partnership opportunities related to deafness and disability issues.
Culinary Institute
The Culinary Institute is housed within the department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management, and oversees programs such as Food4Vols and Ready for the World Cafe.
Early Learning Center for Research and Practice
The Early Learning Center for Research and Practice is a quality care and learning environment for young children, pre-service teachers, and teacher educators.
Education Research & Opportunity Center
The Education Research & Opportunity Center produces high-quality research, conducts high-impact outreach, and promotes effective policies and practices that increase educational success and opportunity.
Korn Learning, Assessment, and Social Skills (KLASS) Center
The Korn Learning, Assessment, and Social Skills Center assists students who struggle academically, need more effective learning strategies, or struggle with social adjustment.
The Rocky Top Institute of Retail
The Rocky Top Institute of Retail provides students with experiential learning opportunities in areas such as product development, brand management, and marketing while strengthening their leadership, creativity, and business skills
The Tennessee Reading Research Center
The Tennessee Reading Research Center helps all individuals acquire the means for full and equitable participation in society by developing, evaluating, and disseminating effective literacy instructional and assessment practices.
Synergy Evaluation Institute
At Synergy Evaluation Institute, our mission is to advance the art and science of transdisciplinary program evaluation. We are dedicated to fostering collaboration and synergy across diverse fields, bringing together experts from various disciplines to drive innovation, enhance understanding, and create lasting impact in program evaluation.
The UT Creamery
UT Creamery provides experience to students while offering premium ice cream and Rocky Top-themed merchandise. Students get first-hand experience in modern ice cream production methods, logistics, product development, retail business management, marketing, merchandising, event planning, customer service, and direct-to-customer sales.