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…
UTC breaks ground on $114M resident hall
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has officially broken ground on the $114 million Oak Street Residence Hall, slated to open for fall 2027. The project will add 794 double‑occupancy beds, addressing a critical housing shortage with over 1,200 students currently on the waitlist. Designed by Tinker Ma, the hall features collaborative neighborhoods, common spaces, courtyards,…
UTC breaks ground on new residence hall
UTC formally broke ground on July 21, 2025, beginning construction of the Oak Street Residence Hall, slated to open in 2027. Located between Oak and McCallie Streets, it will house approximately 794 students in double‑occupancy rooms. Designed as flexible, floor‑based “neighborhoods,” the building will include communal kitchens, study and multipurpose spaces, courtyards, in‑building amenities, and a…
UTC breaks ground on new dorm
UTC held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 21, 2025 for its new Oak Street Residence Hall, set to add 784 beds on campus. Addressing an existing housing shortage—with more than 1,000 students on a waiting list—UTC hopes the project boosts affordability and accessibility under Chancellor Lori Bruce’s vision of growing enrollment to 15,000 by 2030. Each…
UTC Breaks Ground On New Oak Street Residence Hall; Goal Is 15,000 Students By 2030
UTC broke ground on the Oak Street Residence Hall, a 794-bed facility designed to support UTC’s goal of reaching 15,000 students by 2030. The building will feature double-occupancy rooms organized into “neighborhood” floors with shared kitchens, study areas, courtyards, and laundry spaces. The residence hall aims to enhance student living experiences and address rising demand…