Tag: College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building


Longtime Partnerships, Strong Financials Shine at Summer Advisory Board Meeting

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During its summer meeting Friday, Aug. 7, the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Advisory Board honored the Memphis Medical Society, heard about research developments and received an update on the university’s improving overall financial position and capital projects. Chancellor Peter Buckley, MD, honored the Memphis Medical Society, founded in 1876 and celebrating 150 years of remarkable service.… Read More


First Horizon Foundation Commits $5 Million Lead Gift for New College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building

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College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building (rendering)

Transformational investment officially launches private fundraising efforts for state’s largest higher education project The University of Tennessee Health Sciences announced today that First Horizon Foundation has committed $5 million as a lead private investment in the new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building, part of the largest state-funded higher education capital investment in Tennessee history. The… Read More


UT Foundation and UT Health Sciences Name Melissa Robinson Vice Chancellor for Advancement

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Vicd Chancellor for Advancement Melissa Robinson

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc., and UT Health Sciences have named Melissa Robinson, DHA, MBA, vice chancellor for Advancement. Robinson, who has served as chief development officer since joining UT Health Sciences, steps into the expanded role after helping lead a record-setting fundraising year and at a pivotal moment of growth for the institution.… Read More


More Than a White Coat: College of Medicine Welcomes Largest Class in History

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Inside a dim auditorium, students in short white coats hold up their right hands while reading an oath printed in a pamphlet.

One by one, 181 first-year medical students walked across the Cannon Center stage in Memphis recently, as faculty members from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Medicine helped them into their first white coats. The annual White Coat Ceremony represents one of medicine’s earliest traditions. This year’s event carried additional significance. The Class… Read More


Donors Invest $34 Million in the Future of UT Health Sciences During Fiscal Year 2026

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center stone arches, with a building with the UT logo in the background.

The University of Tennessee Health Sciences secured $34 million in philanthropic support during fiscal year 2026, reflecting growing momentum behind the institution and confidence in its mission to transform healthcare through education, training, clinical care, research and service. The total represents a 66% increase over the previous year’s fundraising results. As part of the University… Read More


‘We Are on a Roll,’ Chancellor Buckley Says at Town Hall

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Dr. Karla Leeper speaks at the town hall, seated between Chancellor Peter Buckley and Raaj Kurapati

Executive leadership at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences held a town hall Thursday on the Memphis campus to discuss the university’s momentum, pay raises for employees, a refresh to the university’s branding and other updates. “We are on a roll, and we’ve got great momentum,” Chancellor Peter Buckley, MD, told the faculty and staff… Read More


New College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building to Benefit the University Community and the People of Tennessee

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Left, College of Medicine Executive Dean Michael Hocker and, right, Executive Vice Chancellor Raaj Kurapati address a campus town hall.

On April 16, the Tennessee General Assembly approved the funding of $311 million for the construction of a new $350 million College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building to be built on the Memphis campus. Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer Raaj Kurapati and College of Medicine Executive Dean Mike Hocker, MD, held an interactive town… Read More


$311 Million Approved for Construction of New UT Health Sciences College of Medicine Building

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The College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building rendering, showing a large building with many windows and a green space.

The Tennessee General Assembly Thursday approved the funding of $311 million recommended by Governor Bill Lee for the construction of a new $350 million College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences. The 275,000- to 300,000-square-foot building will be located on the Memphis campus on Madison Avenue, between the College of… Read More