Volunteers and UTC aficionados continue to sustain the nearly 90-year-old Clarence T. Jones Observatory, nestled on a Chattanooga hill. Driven by planetarium director Steven Kline and UTC adjunct Kevin Hon, free Sunday “star parties” merge historic charm with modern tech, using a 2019 digital projector and a hand-crafted 88-year-old telescope. Built in the 1930s via…
Chancellor Bruce shares her vision for UTC
Lori Bruce, Ph.D., UTC’s new chancellor, blends her engineering and leadership background with a flexible yet structured approach—likening it to her intricate embroidery. She places student success at the core of UTC’s mission, ensuring courses and support services meet diverse needs. Bruce emphasizes workforce development in health care, engineering, education, and partnerships such as with…
UTC breaks ground on $114M resident hall
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has officially broken ground on the $114 million Oak Street Residence Hall, slated to open for fall 2027. The project will add 794 double‑occupancy beds, addressing a critical housing shortage with over 1,200 students currently on the waitlist. Designed by Tinker Ma, the hall features collaborative neighborhoods, common spaces, courtyards,…