UTC Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce was appointed by the University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd to the Board of Governors of UT-Battelle, the nonprofit managing Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since 2000. ORNL is one of the nation’s premier research institutions, and Bruce’s role will strengthen UTC’s connections to cutting-edge research, foster collaboration, and…
Chattanooga tests traffic tech to improve safety, speed up emergency response
Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are partnering on a $1.9 million SMART Grant project to improve traffic and pedestrian safety. Using sensors and AI-powered cameras, the initiative monitors speeding, red-light running, and pedestrian movement in high-traffic areas. The real-time data gathered will help reduce accidents, inform infrastructure planning, and support research at…
Chancellor Bruce shares her vision for UTC
Lori Bruce, Ph.D., UTC’s new chancellor, blends her engineering and leadership background with a flexible yet structured approach—likening it to her intricate embroidery. She places student success at the core of UTC’s mission, ensuring courses and support services meet diverse needs. Bruce emphasizes workforce development in health care, engineering, education, and partnerships such as with…
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,…
Meet UTC’s new Chancellor, Dr. Lori Mann Bruce
Dr. Lori Mann Bruce has become the 19th chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga—and the first woman to hold the position. Approved by the UT Board of Trustees in May, her appointment took effect on June 30, 2025. A seasoned academic leader from Tennessee Tech, she brings nearly 30 years of experience and plans to grow…