Early bird registration opens for "Chattanooga Connect 2025"

Chattanooga Connect 2025, hosted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Research Institute (UTCRI), will take place Oct. 6-8 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Following its successful debut last year, Chattanooga Connect will again convene industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to explore the future of urban transportation and cutting-edge advancements in quantum computing, digital infrastructure, AI, connected and automated vehicles (CAV), and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies. Continue Reading

UTC Veteran and Military Affairs office receives MOAA grant to support student needs

A grant from the Chattanooga Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs will help make a difference for student veterans. Continue Reading

UTC breaks ground on Oak Street Residence Hall

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga officially broke ground on a new on-campus housing project on Monday, July 21, that will expand student living options and serve as a hub for student life when completed in 2027. Continue Reading

Three cities, three summers, one research mission

For the past three summers, groups of undergraduate researchers, led by a pair of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga faculty members, studied how greenways—the ribbons of nature that wind through urban spaces—shape cities and the lives of the people within them. Continue Reading

Chancellor Lori Bruce addresses Chattanooga Rotary Club

In her first major public address as chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Dr. Lori Bruce delivered a powerful and inspiring speech to a packed house at the Chattanooga Rotary Club meeting Thursday, July 17, held at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The audience included regional leaders, alumni and community partners eager to hear her early priorities for UTC. Continue Reading

UTC’s top alumni honors announced for 2025

Hiren Desai (’91), Tennessee Sen. Bo Watson (’83) and Hallie DeHart (’18) have been recognized by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as the 2025 Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Service and GOLD Excellence Award recipients, respectively. Continue Reading

UTC’s Nancy Mullins honored with UTFI President’s Award

Nancy Mullins, assistant director of events in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Division of Advancement, has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2025 University of Tennessee Foundation (UTFI) President’s Award. The annual award recognizes advancement professionals across the UT System who demonstrate exceptional dedication, creativity and leadership in support of fundraising and alumni engagement. Continue Reading

From the classroom to the boardroom, SMILE Fund shapes future financial analysts

The local Chattanooga community has seen an influx of SMILE Fund alums ready to work in the financial service industry, including former fund presidents Luke Johnson and Ryan Nichols. Continue Reading

From career plateau to cybersecurity intern at EPB

The one-year, three-semester BAS-IT CyS program is designed for working adults who want to fast-track their path into high-demand fields in IT and cybersecurity. It not only allows UTC students like Paul Allen to earn their degree quickly but also includes a built-in, paid internship at a local company, agency or nonprofit. Continue Reading