Kim McCullock has been named the associate vice chancellor for finance and administration.

McCullock has more than 20 years of experience in finance, auditing, and operations across several industries. Most recently, she served as director of finance and administrative affairs for the Tickle College of Engineering.

“I’m excited about this new opportunity and I look forward to expanding my contribution to the mission of the university,” said McCullock. Continue reading →

Kimberly Eck, ORE’s director of research development, was appointed to the NORDP board of directors, which helps set the strategic direction for the organization. In this role, she plans create guidelines for position descriptions and roles for research professionals, assuring standardization across the field. Eck aims to create entry pathways for aspiring research professionals and attract participation from research professionals in non-university organizations such as national laboratories, corporations, and the healthcare field. Board members are appointed for four-year terms. Continue reading →

The Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting nominations for five research-related awards to be given during the Chancellor’s Honors Banquet in April. Three faculty members and two undergraduate students will be recognized for their excellence in research. This event is held each spring to recognize students, faculty, staff and friends of the University of Tennessee for their extraordinary achievements. Continue reading →

Taylor Eighmy, vice chancellor for research and engagement, commended members of the ORE team for service to the office, recognition by external organizations, certifications earned, significant accomplishments, promotions, and time of service to the university.
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• Accomplished faculty, staff, and students were honored Wednesday evening at the annual Chancellor’s Honors Banquet, the university’s largest recognition event of the year. See a full list of 2017 awardees here.
• Charles Sanft, associate professor of history, has been named a fellow of the American Council of Learned Societies.
• Sergey Gavrilets, distinguished professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Department of Mathematics, has been elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
• Wardell Milan, a New York City-based visual artist, will be recognized for his accomplishments as part of UT’s African American Trailblazer Series on Tuesday, April 25.

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