RAIL Assists Schools
UTC’s RAIL System gives rural districts free access to student assessment tools, saving $22,000 and strengthening developmental, learning and behavioral evaluations.
UTC Installs University’s 19th Leader
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga formally installed Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce, marking a historic leadership milestone and celebrating tradition, community, and the university’s future direction.
Biologists Recognized for Aquatic Research
Two UTC biology, geology and environmental science faculty members were recognized for outstanding research in aquatic ecosystems.
MobileMOC Launches
UTC is expanding its reach by partnering with the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability (SETAAAD) to bring evidence-based programs to senior centers in Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea and Sequatchie counties.
Expanding Business
UT Chattanooga officials broke ground on an 81,000-square-foot expansion to the Gary W. Rollins College of Business Fletcher Hall in March.
McKnight Honored at White House Event
UTC Center for Wellbeing Director Megan McKnight, along with nearly 250 others, was honored at the White House for efforts to prevent drug overdoses.
UTC senior wins Gold at Olympics
UTC’s Olivia Reeves wins gold in weightlifting at the Paris Olympics, breaking an Olympic record and making history for the U.S. and her university.
UTC’s Roundhouse Rocked Commencement
For the first time since 2019, commencement ceremonies at UT Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena were held without restraints.
UTC Celebrates MLK Day
UT Chattanooga celebrates MLK Day with daughters of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
UTC School of Nursing Celebrates $8 Million Gift
UT Chattanooga received an $8 million gift from the Kennedy Foundation to name the UTC School of Nursing the Dorothy and Jim Kennedy Health Sciences Building.
Grad Makes Très Grand Decision
UT Chattanooga graduate Sara Marc was accepted into the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) and was also awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to France.
Marching Mocs Headed to London
The UTC Marching Mocs have been invited to participate in the 2024 London New Year’s Day Parade and Festival.
Angela Davis Speaks to Full House
Prominent educator, author and lecturer Angela Davis highlighted UT Chattanooga Martin Luther King Day 2023 festivities, speaking to a standing-room-only crowd during a discussion titled “A Call for Civility.”
Fine Arts Center Reopens After Four Years of Renovations
The 456-seat Roland Hayes Concert Hall and the 256- seat Dorothy Hackett Ward Theatre are finished, and performances are returning.
Hunter Hall Unveils a New Modern Look
The $13.9 million upgrading of the 65-year-old Hunter Hall, which began in December 2020, is almost complete at UT Chattanooga.
City Council Member Earns UTC Degree
Ten years and two Chattanooga City Council elections after she enrolled, Demetrus Coonrod graduated from the UT Chattanooga.
West Speaks at UTC
Headlining MLK Day 2022 at UT Chattanooga, West, the commentator with opinions on race, social justice and activism, spent 90 minutes speaking and answering questions from students at UTC and Chattanooga-based schools.
Remembrance, Reconciliation at the Walnut Street Bridge
UT Chattanooga was involved in the dedication of bronze sculptures honoring Ed Johnson, a Black man falsely accused of rape and lynched in 1906.
UTC Hires Diversity and Engagement Vice Chancellor
Stacy Goodwin Lightfoot has been appointed as the first vice chancellor for diversity and engagement at UTC.
Team Wins Statewide Competition for Fifth Time
For the fifth consecutive year, a team of UTC students has won the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Greater Tennessee Research Challenge.
Beetle-Mania: Project IDs New Species in Tennessee Valley
A UTC professor uncovered 53 species of beetles never before found in the Tennessee Valley.
Inducted into International Hall of Fame
UTC professor Lyn Miles has been selected as part of the inaugural group of 10 inductees into the international Interspecies Communication Hall of Fame.
Allergy App Wins Competition
Senior Kaylin Underwood is developing an app that automatically scans grocery items and tells shoppers whether the item contains an ingredient that could trigger a food allergy.
