UTC’s Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien joined Jed & JR Mornings on 102.3 FM for her monthly segment, exploring the economic and social trend of adult children moving back home. O’Brien explained that successful multigenerational living depends on clear communication, defined boundaries and shared responsibilities. While transition can bring challenges, it creates opportunities for joy and connection.…
Author to speak at UTC about connection, social infrastructure
The Chattanooga Times Free Press spotlighted UTC’s new Common Ground civic communication series and its first speaker, New York University sociologist Eric Klinenberg. Hosted by UTC’s Department of Communication, the event explores how social infrastructure—parks, libraries and gathering spaces—can counter isolation and strengthen civic life. Dr. Brandon Bouchillon explained that the series grew from conversations…
Dr. Brandon Bouchillon returns to Jed & JR Mornings for a discussion about press access to the President
For the second consecutive day, Dr. Brandon Bouchillon, UTC’s West Chair of Excellence in Communication and Public Affairs, joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM. Continuing a discussion about President Trump’s restrictions on the press and the move’s constitutionality, Bouchillon connected the conversation to growing political division. He explained that the national speakers…
Dr. Brandon Bouchillon joins Jed & JR Mornings to talk about upcoming speakers coming to UTC
Dr. Brandon Bouchillon, UTC’s West Chair of Excellence in Communication and Public Affairs, joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM to discuss two upcoming appearances by national authors, including Robert Putnam, at UTC. He highlighted their work on Americans’ declining social connections and its potential link to political polarization. Bouchillon emphasized the value…
EPB launches $22M quantum computer to solve grid problems, boost economy
The Times Free Press reports on EPB’s launch of the $22 million IonQ Forte Enterprise system, positioning Chattanooga as a commercial quantum computing and networking hub. UTC is central to the story through its longstanding EPB research and talent-development partnership. A UTC-EPB study projects the utility’s quantum infrastructure could generate up to $1.1 billion in…