UTC’s Assistant Vice Chancellor for Alumni Affairs Jeff Cogburn went on This-N-That to discuss Mocs Day of Giving, set for October 7. This event is framed as a communal celebration of generosity—not just a fundraiser. The day encourages alumni, students, parents, and supporters to contribute toward programs, scholarships, and initiatives that support UTC’s growth. Every…
UTC initiative looks to boost dual enrollment in effort to reach 15,000 students by 2030
UTC is aiming to boost dual enrollment to 15,000 students by 2030, backed by the Tennessee system’s goal of 71,000 across campuses. Right now UTC has just over 12,000 students and sees dual enrollment as a growth opportunity. The plan includes outreach to high school students statewide (via online access) and faculty teaching in high…
Big dog on campus: Chief canine officer Gunny paws-itively impacts campus life at UTC
UTC has welcomed its first Chief Canine Officer, a 6-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer named Gunther (aka Gunny). Formerly a vapor wake dog, he now joins UTC Police Chief Sean O’Brien on campus several times per week to engage students and support campus life. His presence has already sparked more interaction and connection between students and…
Dr. Bruce on This-N-That Talking About Getting Started at UTC
On NewsChannel 9’s This-N-That, UTC Chancellor Dr. Lori Mann Bruce outlined a bold path: grow enrollment to 15,000 by 2030 by boosting graduate enrollment, transfer pathways, retention and dual enrollment. She said she’s thrilled to be in Chattanooga and at UTC, shared career highlights that drew her here, and emphasized meeting students as the semester…
UTC sets record with fall 2025 enrollment
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announced a record fall 2025 enrollment of 12,060 students, the highest in its 139-year history, surpassing the 11,775 from fall 2024. The cohort includes 10,396 undergraduates and a record 1,664 graduate students, representing nearly a 6 percent overall increase—with 613 new graduate enrollments alone (up 38.7 percent). The university…