A University of Tennessee at Chattanooga lecturer, Morgan Smith, is leading students in an underwater archaeology project on the Tennessee River, using sonar to search for remnants of steamboats and Civil War–era wrecks. In April 2021, the class located what may be the U.S.S. Chattanooga, a ship that broke a Confederate blockade in 1863. They’re…
Retired K-9 Gunny designated as first UTC chief canine officer
Gunny, a retired German shorthaired-pointer K-9, has been named UTC’s first Chief Canine Officer in an honorary role. Formerly trained in Vapor Wake detection, he’s credited with over 150 firearms recoveries during his law enforcement career. After retiring in late 2023 due to health concerns, Gunny now accompanies UTC Police Chief Sean O’Brien on campus,…
UTC’s fall enrollment number sets new record, surpassing 12,000 students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga set a new enrollment record this fall with 12,060 students, surpassing 12,000 for the first time in its 139-year history. The total includes 10,396 undergraduates and a record 1,664 graduate students, with graduate enrollment up nearly 39% from last year. UTC welcomed 2,363 first-time freshmen and 733 transfer students,…
Dr. Bruce on 3 Plus Your Community
Dr. Lori Mann Bruce, UTC’s new chancellor, recently appeared on WRCB’s 3 Plus Your Community. She highlighted Chattanooga’s positive impact, her first two months on the job, and UTC’s record enrollment of 12,060 students. Bruce shared her vision for the University, emphasizing academic excellence, research, and service, while underscoring her commitment to providing a great…
How law enforcement at UTC used AI technology when responding to a false active shooter call
UTC police and partner agencies used artificial intelligence technology during last week’s false active shooter report on campus. The university’s 900-camera security network includes about 200 units with Volt AI, which can detect weapons, fights, fires, and more. Director of Public Safety Brett Fuchs said the system showed no weapon before officers entered the library,…