Two‑time Grammy‑winning jazz pianist, arranger, and composer Alan Broadbent will present a solo piano benefit concert on Thursday, September 11, at 7:30 PM in UTC’s Roland Hayes Concert Hall. Proceeds support WUTC‑FM 88.1, and the event is made possible by a donation from Ken and Nancy Dryden. Tickets are $35 for VIP seating, $25 for adults,…
UTC Junior Vinny Nguyen Receives Prestigious Boren Scholarship To Vietnam
Vinny Nguyen, a junior at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga double‑majoring in political science (international/comparative studies) and economics (international public policy), with an Asian studies minor, has been awarded the prestigious David L. Boren Scholarship to study in Vietnam. He will embark on a six‑month immersive language and cultural program beginning in October, following his summer Mandarin…
UTC Breaks Ground On New Oak Street Residence Hall; Goal Is 15,000 Students By 2030
UTC broke ground on the Oak Street Residence Hall, a 794-bed facility designed to support UTC’s goal of reaching 15,000 students by 2030. The building will feature double-occupancy rooms organized into “neighborhood” floors with shared kitchens, study areas, courtyards, and laundry spaces. The residence hall aims to enhance student living experiences and address rising demand…
Dr. Lori Mann Bruce Is Excited And Humbled To Be New UTC Chancellor
Dr. Lori Mann Bruce, UTC’s first female chancellor, describes her journey from growing up in rural Lincoln County to finally arriving in Chattanooga—about which she once dreamt from afar. She says the campus is beautiful and the community welcoming. Bruce is energized and humbled in her new role. One of her principal goals: growing UTC’s enrollment, not…
UTC And City Of Chattanooga Formalize Strategic Research Partnership
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the City of Chattanooga formalized a strategic research partnership via an interlocal agreement approved by city council on July 2, 2025. The agreement streamlines collaboration on federal research grants by aligning resources, simplifying administration, and improving responsiveness in a competitive funding environment. It builds on past successes like USDOT’s SMART…