UTC’s Mark Mendenhall, the J. Burton Frierson Chair of Excellence in Business Leadership, reminds us that everyone is a leader in some capacity—whether managing teams, families, or friendships. He defines leadership as influence and outlines four key steps: awareness of one’s leadership role, honest self-assessment, intentional skill development, and mastery of technical knowledge. Mendenhall emphasizes…
Bruce’s journey to become first female chancellor of UTC
New UTC Chancellor Dr. Lori Bruce was profiled in the October edition of the Times Free Press’ Edge Magazine. This story highlighted her journey to become UTC’s first female chancellor and weaves together her rural upbringing, academic ambition, and resolve to empower her community. Raised on a working farm, she developed resilience and a passion…
Opinion: The need for yes-and paths for post-secondary education in Tennessee
A decade after business leaders highlighted local workforce gaps, Chattanooga 2.0 and Future Ready Institutes have transformed education by linking K-12 learning with career pathways. Now, 1,900 students earn industry certifications annually—up from just 66 in 2018. UT System President Randy Boyd champions a “yes-and” approach, emphasizing both college degrees and technical training. With record…
Kennedy: Camping trip inspires book by UTC professor
UTC professor Karen Babine explores ancestry, independence, and storytelling in her new memoir, “The Allure of Elsewhere: A Memoir of Going Solo.” Traveling alone in her camper to Nova Scotia, Babine retraced her Acadian family’s roots and reflected on how geography and heritage shape identity. Through genealogy and travel, she discovered that stories—both inherited and…
UTC launches Center for Applied Geospatial Data Science
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has launched the Center for Applied Geospatial Data Science (CAGDS) to build on its longtime Interdisciplinary Geospatial Technology Lab. The center, led by Charlie Mix and Nyssa Hunt, will drive applied geospatial research, education, and community partnerships across disciplines. UTC sees this as a means to expand student opportunities,…