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…
UTC announced the creation of the Center for Applied Geospatial Data Science
UTC is launching the Center for Applied Geospatial Data Science (CAGDS), expanding on its existing Interdisciplinary Geospatial Technology Lab. The center—led by GIS Director Charlie Mix and Assistant Director Nyssa Hunt—will foster interdisciplinary research, education, and community data partnerships. UTC Chancellor Lori Bruce said elevating the lab to a center acknowledges UTC’s growing regional and…
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…
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,…
A QuantumGrid Innovation Hub is being planned for Chattanooga | Here’s why it matters to you
UTC has secured a $1.33 million NSF planning grant to develop a QuantumGrid Innovation Hub in Chattanooga, aimed at designing a testbed for advanced cybersecurity in power systems. Teknovation. The hub will bring together researchers, utilities, startups, and industry to prototype quantum-resilient technologies using EPB’s state-of-the-art grid and UTC’s quantum infrastructure. >>>Read More>>>