UTC engineering professor Dr. K inspires a new generation of young inventors through hands-on projects and mentorship. He leads students in STEM design competitions, guiding them to create innovative prototypes and pitch solutions to real-world challenges. His efforts not only elevate UTC’s role as a hub of applied learning and innovation but also empower students…
Members of public file nearly 300 complaints against Chattanooga Police, Hamilton County sheriff’s deputies
Rick Dierenfeldt, Ph.D., is a U.C. Foundation Professor and Head of the Department of Criminal Justice at UTC. Since 2024, he has also served as the Director of the UTC Violence Reduction Initiative, a research center dedicated to the study and reduction of violent crime through community-based partnerships with criminal justice agencies, service providers, and…
Meet 11 of the latest hirings and promotions in the Chattanooga business community
Kim White, vice chancellor for advancement and executive director of the University of Chattanooga Foundation, retired in September after leading record-setting fundraising and alumni engagement efforts at UTC. Under her leadership, the Foundation’s assets reached $287 million with $38 million in contributions in 2024. Founding Honors College Dean Linda Frost announced she will transition to…
Kennedy: Esports gains momentum at UTC
The esports initiative at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) is gaining serious momentum, evolving from a club into a competitive program. With institutional backing, scholarships, student-coaches and a dedicated Esports Complex, UTC is positioning itself among top collegiate esports programs in the Southeast. The program currently includes multiple game titles, emphasizes academic success, and…
What’s going there? Two large subdivisions in Hixson, East Brainerd
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 Times Free…