The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has officially launched its College of Nursing, elevating a long-standing and impactful academic program to full college status effective Jan. 1, 2026. With nearly 1,000 students enrolled across undergraduate and doctoral nursing programs, it becomes UTC’s fifth academic college, reflecting its critical role in preparing the region’s health care…
UTC names center director interim vice chancellor for research
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has named Dr. Mina Sartipi as interim vice chancellor for research, effective January 2026. Currently UTC Research Institute executive director and founding director of the Center for Urban Informatics and Progress, Sartipi brings deep interdisciplinary research experience and strong community and industry partnerships. Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce highlighted her…
Dr. Mina Sartipi Named Interim Vice Chancellor For Research At UTC
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce has named Dr. Mina Sartipi interim vice chancellor for research, effective January 2026. Sartipi, currently the executive director of the UTC Research Institute and founding director of the Center for Urban Informatics and Progress, brings deep institutional experience and a strong record of interdisciplinary, partnership-driven research.…
John “Art” Phillips Sales Institute Established At UTC With Gift From Phillips Family
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Sales Institute in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business has been named the John “Art” Phillips Sales Institute in honor of the late entrepreneur and sales leader, thanks to a generous gift from the Phillips family. The transformational gift will support scholarships, competitions, technology enhancements, and faculty/student development,…
UTC Vice Chancellor For Research Reinhold Mann Announces Retirement
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Vice Chancellor for Research Dr. Reinhold Mann has announced his retirement, effective at the end of December after a decade of service. Since joining UTC in 2015 and becoming vice chancellor in 2024, Mann strengthened the University’s research enterprise, expanded external funding, deepened community and national partnerships, and advanced strategic…