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The people of UTC: Get to know Starbucks Assistant Manager Ty Jones
Since 2016, Ty Jones has worked at the Starbucks on the UTC campus, remembering coffee orders and greeting customers by name. Jones—a mother of four—sees her job as a way to befriend and uplift the campus community, especially during their most stressful moments. To her, the UTC Starbucks is one big family where everyone is welcome—and caffeinated, of course. read more ❯
UTC Outdoors connects students with Chattanooga’s outdoor recreation community
At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, one of the easiest ways into Chattanooga’s outdoor culture starts inside the Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC). Through trips, rentals and events, UTC Outdoors helps students find their footing in a city built for climbing, paddling, hiking and exploringread more ❯
Go Further. UTC's Got You.
The Employee Fee Waiver helps eligible staff and faculty advance their education and their careers.
Finishing a degree. Building new skills. Preparing for your next opportunity. Whatever your goals, UTC's Employee Fee Waiver helps make continued education more accessible by covering maintenance fees and tuition for eligible employees taking courses at UTC, another UT System institution, TN...read more ❯
July 2026 Sponsored Program Activity
Congratulations!
The following UTC Faculty and Staff have attracted $1,924,108 in external grant and contract awards:
Dr. Amber Roache (Nursing) has received $632,091 from the Health Resources and Services Administration for the project entitled, "Clinical-Academic Partnerships: Breaking Down Barriers to Care 2023-27."
Angela Dittmar (Arts-Based Collaborative) has received $11,100 from the...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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Temporary Relocations
The Department of Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) has advised of a cooling outage impacting the library. This outage is necessary to support ongoing campus renovation and expansion projects. As a result, the library building will be closed from Monday, July 6, 2026 through Wednesday, July 8, 2026, but to ensure continuity of services, the following offices will be temporarily relocated...read more ❯
The History of Founder's Week
Founder's Week is a long-standing tradition that connects the university community with its origins. First known as Founder's Day, the purpose of the occasion is to commemorate the institution's first day on September 15, 1886. On that date, which a local newspaper reported marked "an epoch in the educational history, not only of Chattanooga, but of the surrounding country," Chattanooga...read more ❯
More Than a Destination: My Barcelona Story
Studying abroad in Barcelona during Fall 2025 was one of the most meaningful and life-changing experiences I have ever had. When I first chose the WorldStrides (previously ISA) program and decided on Barcelona, I was excited about traveling and experiencing a new culture, but I did not realize how much I would grow as a person. Looking back, I can confidently say that studying abroad helped...read more ❯
Finding Home Across the World: My Study Abroad Experience in Gwangju, South Korea
Ever since I was a little kid, I knew I wanted to travel. My dad bought me a giant map that we hung on our wall, and together we marked every place we dreamed of going. That map sparked a curiosity that never left me. As I grew older, I began to imagine not just visiting another country, but actually living and learning in one. I wanted to experience life beyond my hometown of Knoxville,...read more ❯
Center for Regional Economic Research
8/11/26: New White Paper on Electricity Affordability in Tennessee
A new CRER white paper by William Plank, a CRER Research Fellow and EPB Community Economist, explores recent trends in electricity affordability in Tennessee relative to similar states. Affordability is measured by the median household’s electricity burden, or the share of its annual income spent on electricity.
Despite relatively sharp increases in prices since 2020, the average...read more ❯
7/15/26: Is Tennessee’s EV Appetite Cooling? VW's ID 4 Sales Drop, but ID Buzz Sees 120% Increase
Volkswagen announced it would stop producing it's ID 4 models at their plant in Chattanooga earlier this year.
NewsChannel 9 covered changes in the EV market in Tennessee, particularly the impact that they will have on Chattanooga-based Volkswagen.
A new report says demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has dropped in Tennessee, but even as the sales numbers for a Volkswagen model made...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
Spring 2026 Dean's List
View the Spring 2026 College of Engineering and Computer Science Dean’s List and discover students recognized for academic excellence and high achievement.read more ❯
To the Engineers Who Shape Chattanooga: A Letter from the Dean
To the Engineers Who Shape Chattanooga: A Letter from the Dean
This Engineers Week, I have been reflecting on the role engineering plays in shaping the life of our city. It is a moment each year that invites us to pause, to look around, and to appreciate the often-unseen work that supports how we live, move, connect, and grow. It prompts a simple but powerful question: What would...read more ❯
Gary W. Rollins College of Business
5 things to do before you move into college
Move-in day is one of those experiences that can either feel exciting or completely overwhelming. The difference usually comes down to how prepared you are before you show up. Here are five things to knock out before you load up the car.
1. Slide into your roommate's DMs
Seriously — do not wait until move-in day to meet your roommate for the first time. Most schools release roommate...read more ❯
AVM Enterprises joins the John “Art” Phillips Sales Institute as Silver Level Corporate Partner
What does great hospitality look like? For guests, it may be a clean room, a stocked breakfast area, fresh linens or a well-run front desk. For AVM Enterprises, it starts earlier—with the sales, service and follow-through that help hospitality businesses stay ready to deliver.
The John “Art” Phillips Sales Institute at the Gary W. Rollins College of Business is proud to welcome...read more ❯
Dr. Mark Johnson's Podcast Tour!
Dr. Mark Johnson recently appeared on several podcasts to discuss his new book, American Bacon: The History of a Food Phenomenon. read more ❯
History Department End-of-Year Barbecue and Awards Ceremony!
Join us on Monday, April 28, from 2:00 to 4:00 at Patten House for ribs, delicious vegetarian/vegan food, awards, and a chance to celebrate the semester!read more ❯
Information Technology Systems Status
Password and Duo Management Site
Resolved at 1:00pm: The UT password and duo management sites are back up and operational.
August 13, 2026 at 12:20pm: The UT password and duo management sites are temporarily offline. The issue is being looked at and we will post an update as soon as it has been resolved.
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Student Email Transition to Outlook
Student Email Transition to Outlook
UTC is continuing the transition from Gmail to Outlook as part of the Google to Microsoft 365 project. Mailbox migrations began in March 2026 and continued throughout the summer in weekly batches. Most current student accounts have now been transitioned to Outlook for email, with a small number of migrations still in progress.
Actions Needed for Current...read more ❯
ORSP Updates and Grant Opportunities
July 2026 Sponsored Program Activity
JULY 2026 AWARDS AND PROPOSALS
Congratulations! The following UTC Faculty and Staff have attracted $1,924,108 in external grant and contract awards:
Dr. Amber Roache (Nursing) has received $632,091 from the Health Resources and Services Administration for the project entitled, "Clinical-Academic Partnerships: Breaking Down Barriers to Care 2023-27."
Angela Dittmar (Arts-Based...read more ❯
June 2026 Sponsored Program Activity
JUNE 2026 AWARDS AND PROPOSALS
Congratulations! The following UTC Faculty and Staff have attracted $3,878,199 in external grant and contract awards:
Dr. Damitha Bandara (Data and Analytics), Dr. Jennifer Goodrich (Engineering Management and Technology), and Nyssa Hunt (CAGDS) have received $25,000 from the Journey Health Foundation for the project entitled, "Assessing Equity and...read more ❯
PFA Newsletter - April
UTC Parents and Families,
April is here, which means the end of the spring semester is drawing near! This time in the semester can be exciting and stressful. There are a few different ways you can support your students as they wrap up their spring semester. For students who are preparing to enter their career, this can be a nerve wrecking time. If this sounds like your student, UTC's Career...read more ❯
PFA Newsletter - March 2026
UTC Parents and Families,
As we reach the midpoint of the semester, students are preparing for midterm exams and looking forward to spring break. Midterms are often a time for students to gain a clear picture of where they stand academically. There are many academic resources on campus that can support your student's academic journey, including the Writing Center, Math Plaza, Center for...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 ❯
TOH@UTC Updates for Spring 2026: Evidence of continued progress
As we move through the Spring 2026 semester, here is an update on the status of the ongoing Total Organizational Health (TOH@UTC) initiative here at UTC. As a reminder, this initiative remains a data-driven effort to build a culture that protects and promotes "worker health" (physical, psychological, and social well-being) and "organizational health" (resilience and adaptability) within our...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 ❯