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From a supportive academic environment to deeply rooted campus connections, UTS is built for you — designed around your goals, your path, and your experience. Here, we are building communities, expanding opportunities, and changing lives. Welcome home.  

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My favorite thing about UT Southern is that it feels like a home away from home. Even though it’s in a smaller, less urban area than where I grew up, I’ve always felt like I belong here. I love how the community embraces the diversity of the university.

Destiny Newman

Biology major from Murfreesboro, TN

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What I love about the school is the variety of opportunities it offers students, whether through campus jobs or leadership roles, like the Student Government Association.

Nickolas Rosa

Business Management major from Rio de Janeiro

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The staff and faculty here genuinely care about your success and well-being, and you’re more than just a number here, unlike at larger universities. That’s what makes UTS so special!

Jayden Hinson

English Education major from Hohenwald, TN

UT Southern—Personalized Education, Big Impact

Our roots in Pulaski, Tennessee make us who we are. While Firehawks are changing the world, we never forget where we come from. Because our home is so vital to us, we offer many different opportunities to give back to and stay connected with Giles county.

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We put your health first and foremost. Taking care of your mind, body, and spirit is vital to the success of every Firehawk – and we’re here to help. Whether you’re looking for ways to stay fit, or needing support for your mental health, you are not alone.

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Whether you’re spectating in the stands, or showing your spark on the court or the field, Firehawk athletics bring us together and show our commitment to excellence. Find tickets, get the athletics schedule, and anything else you might need to show your Firehawk spirit.

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  • UT Southern faculty honored at State of Academic Affairs and Student Experiences Address

    PULASKI, Tenn. – Three University of Tennessee Southern (UT Southern) faculty members were recognized Wednesday, Aug. 12, during the university’s annual State of Academic Affairs and Student Experiences Address. Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Prentice Chandler, Ph.D., praised the honorees for exemplifying UT Southern’s commitment to excellence, impact and student success. “These awards reflect the…

  • UT Southern Welcomes Students from Emberá Purú Village

    UT Southern Welcomes Students from Emberá Purú Village

    PULASKI, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee Southern welcomed Genesis Barrigon and Katherine Barrigon to campus Wednesday, Aug. 12, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the two cousins whose journey from the Emberá Purú village in eastern Panama to Tennessee has been years…

  • A Journey from the Emberá Purú Village to UT Southern Begins

    PULASKI, Tenn. – This fall, the University of Tennessee Southern will welcome two students whose journey to campus spans more than 2,000 miles, years of perseverance and a shared commitment to making a difference. Genesis Barrigon and Katherine Barrigon, cousins from the Emberá Purú village…

  • UT Southern Ranked Best Nursing School in Tennessee

    UT Southern Ranked Best Nursing School in Tennessee

    PULASKI, Tenn. — For the second consecutive year, the University of Tennessee Southern’s (UT Southern) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program achieves the No. 1 ranking on RegisteredNursing.org 2026 Best Nursing Schools in Tennessee listing. RegisteredNursing.org is an organization set to promote excellence in…

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