New Hall at Tennessee Named for Former President Randy Boyd

The University of Tennessee is set to open its largest campus building yet—a Randy Boyd Hall—named after former UT System president Randy Boyd. The structure, reaching its peak during a recent topping‑out ceremony, will soon offer 18 classrooms, two auditoriums, research labs, offices, and dining facilities.

Construction Milestone

• Topping‑out ceremony: Students, faculty, and donors signed a beam that was lifted into place by a crane.
• Size: Five stories, holding up to 10,000 people.
• Design highlights: Tributes to three former campus buildings that were demolished for the new site.

Randy Boyd’s Legacy

• Alumnus: Graduated in 1979.
• Career path: Salesman → pet‑supply industry → minor‑league baseball team owner.
• Leadership: President of the UT System (five campuses) until 2024.

Funding and Timeline

• Project cost: $227.4 million.
• Fundraising goal: $100 million—$44 million already raised, $83 million from the state.
• Undisclosed donation: From Boyd himself.
• Completion target: Fall 2027.

Naming Approval

The UT System Board of Trustees will vote on the building’s name in June. Other honors for Boyd include the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research.

Vision

Randy Boyd Hall aims to attract top students nationwide by providing state‑of‑the‑art facilities and fostering a robust academic community.