Awards
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TVA and KUB Present $500,000 in Energy Incentives to the University of Tennessee for Campuswide Efficiency Achievements
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville celebrated a major milestone in its sustainability journey on Saturday as representatives from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) presented the university with an energy efficiency incentive check during the Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt football game at Neyland Stadium. The recognition highlights UT’s remarkable progress in reducing…
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Carrying the Legacy of Service: 2025 Chuck Thompson Award Winners Announced
Every year, the Facilities Services family pauses to celebrate two employees who embody the heart of what it means to serve the University of Tennessee with excellence, integrity, and care. The Chuck Thompson Awards are more than just recognition. They’re a reflection of a legacy that continues to shape the culture of this department. The…
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Michael Howze Earns Doctorate, Brings New Vision to Facilities Services
On Saturday, April 26, Michael Howze, our very own Director of Administration and Finance for Facilities Services, crossed the stage at Point Park University to receive his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Administration. This milestone represents far more than the completion of a degree—it’s the culmination of a powerful and deeply personal journey.…
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ANRB Receives American Institute of Architecture Award
AIA Honor for ANRB BarberMcMurry and Lord Aeck Sargent recently notified UT Facilities Services that the Agriculture and Natural Resources Building (ANRB) on the UT Institute of Agriculture campus has received a design award from the Georgia chapter of the American Institute of Architecture. Features of the Facility The ANRB is a four-story living research…
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UT Takes Second Place in ISSA Spotless Spaces Contest
As part of International Cleaning Week, the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) recently held a contest to determine the best of Spotless Spaces across the country. The Student Union Building Services crew made it to the final round of nominees, and thanks to the help of our campus and community partners, we’re thrilled to announce that we…
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Facilities Services Announces 2024 Chuck Thompson Award Winners
In honor of former Assistant Director of Facilities Services, Charles F. (Chuck) Thompson, his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Thompson, established an endowment with the University of Tennessee specifically designated for two annual cash-incentive awards for non-exempt employees of our department.