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November 2025 Sponsored Program Activity
Congratulations!
The following UTC Faculty and Staff have attracted $1,223,575 in external grant and contract awards:
Dr. Belinda Lee (Center for Community Career Education) has received $339,217 from the US Department of Education for the project entitled, "University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Upward Bound Program."
Karen Vann (Center for Community Career Education) has received $288,470...read more ❯
Notice of Final Defense - Deidra Close to Present Doctoral Research
The UTC Graduate School is pleased to announce that Deidra Close will present Doctoral research titled, Exploring Women's Views on Intra-Gender Dynamics in the Workplace: A Study of Impact and Change on 12/15/2025 at 9:00 am ET in Zoom Meeting ID: https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/81341666423. Everyone is invited to attend. Learning and LeadershipChair: Dr. David W....read more ❯
IonQ Workshop
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Multi-Disciplinary Research Building at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Quantum computing workshop, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in the MDRB.
Quantum computing workshop, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in the MDRB.
Quantum computing workshop, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in the MDRB.
Quantum computing workshop, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in the MDRB.
Quantum computing...read more ❯
Campus and community leaders welcome Quantum Center Director
Inaugural Quantum Center Director Rick Mukherjee was greeted by an array of leaders from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the community, as well as UT President Randy Boyd, at a Jan. 15 reception to introduce him to multiple University collaborators, partners and friends.
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Special Collections Exhibition: "Greetings from Chattanooga! Postcards from the Scenic City"
As mass-produced, commercial objects, postcards’ value as historical objects has often been overlooked. “Greetings from Chattanooga! Postcards from the Scenic City,” Special Collections’ new exhibition, curated by student assistant Wyn Seay '26, explores the use and history of postcards.
On display in the Library’s Roth Grand Reading Room (LIB 402) through August 2026, the...read more ❯
Tommie F. Brown Campaign Records: A Student Perspective
This post was authored by Boden Wilson, a student assistant in the Library’s Special Collections unit. Boden is the student assistant for the processing project: “‘One of the Black Legislators’: Providing Access to the Tommie F. Brown Papers.”
I am a history and classics double major. Along with being interested in classical literature and history, I have a strong interest in...read more ❯
Highlights and Takeaways of my Study Abroad Trip in Peru
This is my first time traveling to Peru as a study abroad student. This journey also counts as my first time traveling to South America by myself, so my primary objective was to fully immerse myself with Peruvian history, culture, and people. In Peru, I was able visit one of Seven Wonders of the New World, Machu Picchu. Also, I visited the dunes of la Huacachina in Ica, the Ballestas Islands in...read more ❯
The Stirling Experience
Whenever I thought about studying abroad, it seemed like something impossible to me. Little did I know how easy it really would be. The UTC Study Abroad office and my advisor at USAC made the whole process easier for me; from helping with the loads of paperwork to checking on my well-being whilst on my trip. One thing I do highly recommend is to not be afraid to email and ask questions! It would...read more ❯
Center for Regional Economic Research
11/1/25: New Apartments Stabilizing Chattanooga’s ‘Pressure Cooker’ Rental Market
The Chattanooga Times Free Press had a story about the state of the rental market in Chattanooga that included some comments from CRER director and chief economist Howard Wall. The article recounts how the addition of thousands of new units over the past five years has been followed by a reduction in rents and more options for renters. Chattanooga saw an influx of high-earning renters, which...read more ❯
11/1/25: Opinion - UTC Rollins College Research Details How Local Housing Affordability Declined
Clint Cooper, the Free Press editor at the Chattanooga Times Free Press, wrote an opinion piece base on the most recent CRER white paper, "Housing Affordability Trends in Chattanooga." The piece outlined many of the findings in the research, especially that the main obstacle to housing affordability is high mortgage rates. Mortgage rates are still well above their pre-pandemic levels because...read more ❯
College of Arts and Sciences: Communication
9th annual Photo Night features Pulitzer Prize winner
Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Mike Stewart of the Associated Press will headline a slate of professionals speaking at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga’s ninth annual Photo Night on March 5.
The Communication Department event also will feature former Sports Illustrated photographer and current Sony Electronics artisan of imagery Patrick Murphy-Racey, Chattanooga...read more ❯
UTC COMM Students Place 10th in Nation for Writing
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program recently announced that UTC placed 10th in the nation in its overall intercollegiate writing competition. This the first time UTC has placed in the top 10 of one of the Hearst's overall competitions. UTC in the only university from Tennessee to place in the top 10 of one of the Hearst's five overall competitions this year.
The award is the result of a...read more ❯
Engineering and Computer Science Blog
Summer 2025 Dean's List
Names in Alphabetical Order
Hussam AbubakrGriffen AkkermanPaul AllenMichelle BakerAaron BalentineMeira BarlowAlyssa BarnesRussell BarryPriscilla BautistaCody BeattieHarrison BeatyMilan BenedettiTyler BerryNathan BoazKristanna BowersBen BradshawNasir BrevigBlake BroadbentHannah BrownMegan BurnsAlex CaldwellAshley CarreraCooper CastleBradley ChambersJack ChandlerBhavamanyu ChavaEric...read more ❯
Spring 2025 Dean's List
Names in Alphabetical Order
Chyrra AbdelhalimSami Abu-OrfHussam AbubakrAndrew AdamsPatrick AdamsShelby AdamsBentley AdkinsRafael AgeeAya Al QuassarBattle AlbersonKatelyn AlbrightWatts AlexanderAreej AlghoulAbdalla AlhamwiPaul AllenRease AllenKenneth AllgoodKenlie AlmonorAndrew AlvarezRyLee AndersonWill AndersonRosemary AndresSamuel AndrewsIan AngleCesar ArellanoChristopher ArnoldEthan...read more ❯
History Club visits Red Clay State Historic Park
Members of the UTC History Club recently visited the Red Clay State Historical Park, near Cleveland, TN. They got to explore the park grounds and take a guided tour related to the park's fascinating history.read more ❯
Historians React: Surviving War Edition
Join us for Historians React: Surviving War Edition, to hear more about the historical origins of the ongoing conflicts among Iran, Palestine, and Israel and firsthand testimony of the wars.read more ❯
Information Technology Systems Status
Some Videos Are Not Displaying on the Public Website
Issue:
Some videos are not available on the main www.utc.edu website. To reduce interruption during finals, the ETA for restored display is Wed., Dec. 10, 2025, after 5:30 p.m.
Unscheduled Deployment Information
UTC Web Team will be performing an unscheduled repair and deployment on the UTC website (www.utc.edu), Wed., Dec. 10 beginning at 5 p.m. to restore video content. All...read more ❯
Holiday Hours
The IT Help Desk and Solutions Center be closed starting at 5pm on Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Esports will be closed starting on Wednesday, November 26. Normal hours of operation will resume on Monday, December 1st.
While the university is closed, IT will continue to monitor the network, email, and major computer...read more ❯
ORSP Updates and Grant Opportunities
ORSP Updates and Funding Opportunities - December 5, 2025
Announcements
The NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences will host a virtual office hour on Thursday, December 18 at 1pm to discuss modifications to the merit review process and other directorate updates. ORSP strongly encourages researchers in the biological science disciplines to attend. Learn more and register here.
Additional federal agencies will soon require the use of the Common...read more ❯
ORSP Updates and Funding Opportunities - November 20, 2025
Announcements
ORSP will be closed November 27-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish everyone a relaxing break and look forward to reconnecting with you the week of December 1.
USDA NIFA has extended the deadline for the AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Programs to December 4-18, depending on the program. See link for more details.
NSF is seeking input on its Roadmap for...read more ❯
PFA Newsletter - November 2025
UTC Parents and Families,
November is a time for reflection and gratitude. At UTC, we have so much to be thankful for! As your Mocs approach the final weeks of the semester, you can support them by celebrating their hard work, growth, and resilience. Whether your student is wrapping up their first semester of freshman year or their last semester of senior year, we are proud of all they've...read more ❯
PFA Newsletter - October 2025
UTC Parents and Families,
This fall is full of opportunities not only for students to be involved on campus, but also for families to experience what it means to be part of the UTC community. UTC has a number of long-standing traditions that bring our community together, and we are excited to invite you to be part of the fun.
One of the best ways to connect is by joining us for Fall...read more ❯
Modification to Campus Operations and Weather Warning for 1/10/25 - 1/11/25 (1/9/2025)
UTC Community:
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning from Friday, January 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM through Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM EST.
The safety of the University community is always our top priority.
Modification to Campus Operations
Thursday, January 9, 2025
No changes to campus operations.
Athletics encourages fans to cheer on the Men's...read more ❯
UTC-ALERT: Timely Warning Update
Update to the UTC-ALERT: Timely Warning sent on November 4, 2024.
On Saturday, November 2, 2024, the UTC Police Department (UTCPD) received a report of an alleged aggravated assault, robbery, and fondling incident that began off-campus and ended in UTC Parking Lot #62. A Timely Warning was sent to alert the UTC community. After a thorough investigation by the UTCPD, it was determined that...read more ❯
Understanding and Managing Emotions at Work: A TOH@UTC Guide
Generated with AI (12/2/25)
A common challenge encountered when working with leaders across campus is how to identify, understand, and generally work with the emotions and emotional experiences of their employees. There is no shortcut to doing that type of listening, learning, and relationship building work. It is not easy, but it is necessary as we work to build and sustain a culture that...read more ❯
TOH@UTC Updates for Fall 2025
This brief blog post presents reminders and updates regarding the ongoing Total Organizational Health initiative for our campus (TOH@UTC). If you are curious what this “TOH thing” is all about or what is happening with this initiative for this semester, please take a few minutes to read this post. If you have questions or would like to discuss or explore anything TOH-related, please reach...read more ❯