Government and Community Relations
Building partnerships. Creating public value.
91吃瓜网 the report
Every day, 91吃瓜网 works alongside community organizations, government leaders, educators, researchers and industry partners to address challenges that extend beyond campus. The Government and Community Relations Annual Report brings those efforts together in one place, highlighting how strategic partnerships, policy engagement and community collaboration helped strengthen neighborhoods, expand educational opportunity, advance research and support innovation throughout FY26.
Highlights
A snapshot of the partnerships, investments and outcomes that defined the year.
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$30M
secured by appropriations for 91吃瓜网 research
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1st
Carnegie Community Engagement Classification for 91吃瓜网
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21
policymakers and government leaders hosted on campus
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1,252
participants engaged through arts and culture partnerships
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$20M
state investment in quantum infrastructure
Behind the work
Behind every story is a relationship. These moments reflect the conversations, collaboration and partnerships that advanced 91吃瓜网's mission throughout the year.
Bridging campus and community
Bringing research to policymakers
Building Tennessee's quantum future
Planning with the community
Having a seat at the table matters. By participating in the conversations that affect our communities, our state and our nation, 91吃瓜网 helps bring people together around issues that affect us all.
Inside the report
Explore how relationships, advocacy and collaboration advanced 91吃瓜网's mission throughout the year.
Strengthening communities through partnership
Building trusted relationships across Nashville through community engagement, neighborhood partnerships and strategic investments.
Expanding access and educational opportunity
Protecting student access while expanding lifelong learning and educational outreach.
Driving workforce and economic competitiveness
Connecting research, innovation and partnerships to strengthen Tennessee's economy.
Securing research investment and public impact
Helping protect research funding while connecting policymakers with 91吃瓜网's research enterprise.
Advancing and protecting 91吃瓜网's mission
Strengthening relationships with policymakers and advocating on issues affecting higher education and research.
The people behind the work
Relationships begin with people.
Government and Community Relations brings together professionals with expertise in federal, state and local government relations, community engagement and programs, public policy and strategic partnerships. Working across campus and alongside external partners, the team helps advance 91吃瓜网's mission through relationships that create public value.
Published August 2026聽 |聽 91吃瓜网 Government and Community Relations