Howard Wall is the director and chief economist of the Center for Regional Economic Research and a professor of practice in the Department of Finance and Economics in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. He frequently gives his insight on various topics of note in local, regional and national media. In this Local 3…
UTC professor and 1st Lieutenant honoring veterans at university event
At University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the annual Veterans Day luncheon brought together students, faculty and members of the military community to honor service and sacrifice. Assistant Professor of Practice Terry Ellis—also a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army National Guard—served as keynote speaker, reflecting on his family’s long history of service and the commitment…
UTC Police Department welcomes Sergeant Sophie the therapy K-9
Sergeant Sophie, a one-year-old Labrador Retriever, has joined the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Police Department as the campus’s first dedicated therapy K-9, beginning service November 3. Handler Corporal Aaron Bayer, along with Chief Sean O’Brien and EM Director Brett Fuchs, emphasize Sophie’s role in community engagement rather than law-enforcement—offering comfort to students, staff, victims…
Best-selling author celebrating book launch at UTC with fellow alum Terrell Owens
Best-selling author and UTC alumna Marty McDonald will join fellow alum Terrell Owens for a book-launch event at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Oct. 31. The event celebrates McDonald’s latest work and their shared UTC connection. The event, scheduled as part of UTC’s homecoming activities, will include a discussion and public appearance highlighting…
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens to celebrate UTC’s homecoming with HCS students & employees
Terrell Owens, NFL Hall of Famer and former University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Moc, is returning to Chattanooga for the 2025 Homecoming celebrations. In partnership with UTC’s Division of Access and Engagement, he’ll engage with local schools and community events. The initiative includes 500 complimentary game tickets for Hamilton County Schools students, teachers and families,…