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Take Five Returns January 20, 2026
UTC's community-wide book club returns January 20 with a five-session season of novels based on the theme of "Americans abroad." Each session features a UTC faculty member presenting his or her chosen novel. Readings include classics like Henry James's Daisy Miller, as well as mid-century classics and thrillers like Paul Bowles's The Sheltering Sky and Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr....read more ❯
Support UTC Veteran & Military Affairs (VMA) through BJ’s Wholesale (Hixson) and Get Half Off Membership Rates
UTC Community Partners and Friends,
UTC Veteran & Military Affairs is partnering with BJ’s Wholesale Club (Hixson) to support our Holiday for Heroes Campaign! Sign up to help us reach 200 memberships and raise funds for our veteran and military-connected students.
Spread the word through social media, email, or print & post the flyer in your designated area—every membership makes an...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
1/12/26: A Return On Gig City Investment For The Chattanooga Area
CRER research scholar Bento Lobo recently appeared on WUTC's Scenic Roots to speak about his research on the benefits of broadband investment in Chattanooga. Among his findings are that "Since EPB launched its fiber optic network and automated electric grid here in Chattanooga in 2010, those investments have generated 5.3 billion dollars of economic gains for this region."
Listen to the...read more ❯
12/30/25: Make it Make Cents: Now-Retired Pennies Pose Puzzle for Chattanooga Consumers, Businesses
Newschannel9's story on the penny shortage included comments from CRER director and chief economist Howard Wall:
(T)he penny shortage was inevitable. He explained that the Federal Reserve stopped distributing pennies months ago and added, “Now, the other part of it is that a penny just isn't worth what it used to be. So that's really ultimately why it's going away.”
Watch the...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
Fall 2025 Dean's List
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Engineering and Computer Science is proud to recognize 779 students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. This academic honor reflects their dedication, discipline, and commitment to excellence across our engineering and computer science programs.read more ❯
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 ❯
Gary W. Rollins College of Business
Craft a resume that gets attention
Creating a compelling resume is essential in today’s job market. Your resume is a personal marketing tool that highlights your unique qualifications, skills and experiences in a way that grabs the attention of employers.
Your resume isn’t just for job applications; it’s also for networking and career fairs. Whether or not you’re actively applying, keeping your resume up to date...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
MAPP 214 Projector Issue
Issue Reported - January 13, 2026 at 2:34 PM: The projector in MAPP 214 has failed. We are working on sourcing a replacement unit. We will provide an update as soon as it is available.
Ticket #25694391
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2026 IT Maintenance Dates
Information Technology will be performing routine general system and web maintenance during the following dates this year.
General IT Maintenance Dates: During general maintenance all IT services, including the public UTC website services, will see an interruption of services. Maintenance will typically begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday nights. UTC systems required for Friday night...read more ❯
ORSP Updates and Grant Opportunities
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 ❯
ORSP Updates and Funding Opportunities - January 13, 2026
Announcements
ORSP will be closed on Monday, January 19 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Research.gov has begun preventing uploads of biosketches and CPoS forms without the latest certification for research security training. To ensure your personnel documents are up to date, you must redownload them from SciENcv. See NSF No. 149 for more details.
Learn more about the...read more ❯
PFA Newsletter - January 2025
UTC Parents and Families,
Welcome to a New Semester!
Happy New Year, families! We hope the winter break provided you and your student with time to rest, reconnect, and recharge. As we begin a new semester, we want to remind you that we are here to support you and your student.
This time of year often brings a renewed sense of focus and possibility. Whether your student is returning with...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 ❯
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 ❯