CECS News from the UTC Newsroom
The College of Engineering and Computer Science is shaping the future through innovation, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. From groundbreaking research to student achievements and industry partnerships, our community is constantly pushing ideas into real-world impact. These newsroom stories highlights our work—showcasing how faculty, students, and alumni are building solutions that improve lives, strengthen industries, and drive progress forward.
UTC sets graduate student record with second-highest overall enrollment
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga welcomed 11,809 students for fall 2026, the second-highest enrollment in the University’s 140-year history and set an all-time high... read more ❯
UTC researchers earn U.S. patent for wearable essential tremor control device
A collaboration of researchers from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Marmara University in Türkiye has received a U.S. design patent for a wearable... read more ❯
Service at every milestone: UTC to celebrate staff and faculty achievements
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga annually celebrates staff and faculty who have reached notable career milestones.
This year, 183 employees will be honored during the... read more ❯
The Second Power: UTC twins take on D.C. internships
Originally from the two-stoplight town of Erin, Tennessee, twin sisters and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students Kate and Riley Rutherford spent the summer in... read more ❯
Student jobs can open doors to full-time careers
For some University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students, an on-campus job is more than a way to gain experience while earning a degree—it is the... read more ❯
UTC recognizes faculty earning professorships, grants, tenure, promotions and professional development leave
A message from Interim Provost Matt Matthews:
As we begin the fall semester, I am pleased to recognize several faculty members who have been honored with... read more ❯
USDOT’s Michael Halem to keynote UTC’s Chattanooga Connect 2026
USDOT SMART Grants Director Stan Caldwell will also join the conference focused on moving emerging transportation technologies from pilot projects to scale
Michael Halem, principal deputy... read more ❯
Incoming UTC Honors College students explore their new home 
Before classes officially began, more than 100 new students in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Honors Collegeexplored the streets and neighborhoods of their new... read more ❯
Welcome back: UTC students’ first day of fall semester
On Monday, Aug. 24, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students returned to campus for the first day of the fall 2026 semester. Campus was abuzz... read more ❯
UTC Convocation 2026 welcomes new Mocs
On Friday, Aug. 21, hundreds of first-time University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students were loudly welcomed and celebrated at McKenzie Arena.
The annual Convocation brought together... read more ❯