The partnership is meant to connect the university's knowledge and resources with the community around it.
Author: WBIR Staff
Updated: 9:56 PM EST February 25, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee is working to give more people across the community a chance at pursuing higher education.
They partnered with Knoxville College and the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Knoxville to better connect UT's resources with the community as a whole. Officials said they hope it will provide more opportunities and give people more chances to pursue college.
Through the partnership, officials will create an educational pathway from a technical certificate to an associate's degree, and to several degree opportunities through UT.