09/01/2026
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville is issuing a campus safety notice following multiple reports of sexual assault and drugging over the weekend.
UTK officials say they've received several reports regarding four separate incidents that occurred between Friday, Aug. 28, and Sunday, Aug. 30. Three of the reports detailed sexual assaults, and two included allegations of suspected drugging, at on-campus fraternity houses.
“Every sexual assault incident is different for each individual, and the university supports and respects the decisions made by the students involved on how they wish to proceed,” the university’s statement said.
The university is urging students affected by these incidents or who have experienced sexual assault to utilize available support networks.
On-campus private support is available through the Office of Title IX. For confidential off-campus support, students can reach out to the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee. The university also offers mental and emotional health support resources through its student counseling centers.
