The Marian Anderson String Quartet is the first African-American ensemble to win a major classical music competition. The four Black women who comprise the Quartet’s members have performed around the world for more than thirty years. This week, the Quartet is in residence here on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – including…
Gravity’s pull: Geology expert details rockfall risks on I-24 west in Marion County
Jennifer Taylor, Assistant Geology Professor at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), explained that the event on Interstate 24 West in Marion County was a rockfall—not a landslide—because rock fractured high on a cliff and dropped directly downward. She emphasized the importance of stabilizing the cliff after initial debris release, noting that freeze-thaw cycles in…
Dr. Joey Shaw: Plants, Plateaus, and a Passion for Teaching
Dr. Joey Shaw blends his passion for plants with teaching at UTC and the Highlands Biological Station, leading students into the forests and wetlands of the Highlands Plateau to uncover rare ferns and biodiverse habitats. At UTC he collaborates with students on the “Guide to the Vascular Plants of Tennessee,” using their feedback to refine…
UTC To Hold Investiture Ceremony For Chancellor Lori Bruce
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will hold a formal Investiture for Dr. Lori Mann Bruce as its 19th chancellor at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, in McKenzie Arena. The event is open to the public with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony includes remarks from Chancellor Bruce, UT System President Randy…
Dr. Liz Hathaway talks fitness trends on Jed & JR Mornings
Dr. Liz Hathaway, UC Foundation Associate Professor in UTC’s Department of Health and Human Performance, joined WGOW 102.3 FM’s Jed and JR Mornings to discuss the top 20 fitness trends for the coming year. She emphasized proper warmups and setting clear exercise goals, highlighted the growing role of heart-health devices and wearable technology, and noted…