Summer 2025

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A Taste for Marine Biology

Stanton Belford’s love of marine biology began with a salty gulp of ocean water and a high school field trip.

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Take a Chance on this Article

Chance, risk, probability and uncertainty live on in daily life through decisions made and events that happen.

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Behind the Curtain

Leon Scioscia (Martin ’76) caught the bug at an early age to write plays and make a living in the…

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Taking a Chance on People

Rick Dierenfeldt, a former police officer turned academic, knows what it means to take a chance on people, unconventional ideas…

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UTC Mocs Make History with NIT Championship Win

The UTC men’s basketball team made history this spring by winning the National Invitational Tournament — becoming the first Southern…

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Leading the Team

Stephanie Simpson believes being an alumni volunteer is more than a title. It’s a mindset. As she steps on the…

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A Legacy of Transformation

UT Chattanooga students practiced helping an older adult navigate in and around an apartment, finding ways to overcome challenges.

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The Power of Taking a Chance

As we celebrated 9,652 new graduates this May, we were reminded that every bold step begins with a choice. Each…

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The Space Legacy of UT Alumni

It’s an exclusive club to which 10 UT System graduates belong. They each have ventured into space as an astronaut—some…

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Research Foundation Ranks Among Top For Patents

The UT Research Foundation earned the No. 71 spot on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024…

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MobileMOC Launches

UTC is expanding its reach by partnering with the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability (SETAAAD) to bring…

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Landmark Turns 20

For two decades, the Martin Movie Theater at UT Southern has served as more than just a place to watch…

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UT Trustees Approve UTM Strategic Plan

The new UT Martin strategic plan, approved by the UT Board of Trustees at its winter meeting, highlights the university’s…

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