UTC Chancellor Dr. Lori Mann Bruce spent two 30-minute segments on Jed & JR Mornings today on WGOW 102.3 FM. They touched on all of the things Dr. Bruce has dealt with at UTC during her first few months on the job. They touched on everything UTC, but Homecoming was the big theme of the…
Cheryl Montgomery Named Chief Of Staff To UTC Chancellor Lori Bruce
Cheryl Montgomery has been appointed as Chief of Staff to Lori Bruce at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, effective Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. In this role she will serve as a senior strategic advisor, helping advance institutional priorities, manage complex initiatives and strengthen collaboration both across campus and with the broader Chattanooga community. >>>Read More>>>
Dr. Bruce on Tennessee Today — A Podcast from State Senator Bo Watson
On Episode 10 of Tennessee Today with State Senator and proud UTC alumnus Bo Watson (’83), UTC Chancellor Dr. Lori Bruce—just 90 days into her tenure—discussed campus safety, student success, and the value of a college degree in 2025. She highlighted UTC’s strong financial outcomes—over half of students graduate debt-free—along with new pathways for working…
Bruce’s journey to become first female chancellor of UTC
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…