UTC Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce compared artificial intelligence to calculators, noting both are powerful tools that can produce misleading results if misused. Drawing from her background in AI research, Bruce emphasized the importance of discernment, content knowledge and accuracy when using AI, which she predicts will become as ubiquitous as computers. She encouraged faculty to…
UTC’s new chancellor expects enrollment will climb to 12,000 students this year
UTC Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce recently addressed the Cleveland Rotary Club, highlighting UTC’s growing national reach as students arrive on Move-In Day. She emphasized her vision built on teaching, research, and service, while noting record enrollment of around 12,000 students—nearly one-third living on campus, countering the commuter-school label. Drawing on her Tennessee Tech experience and…
Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi, Dr. Chris Smith and Chancellor Lori Bruce on Jed & JR Mornings on the first day of class
On UTC’s first day of classes, WGOW 102.3’s Jed & JR hosted a live “Mornings” broadcast outside the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library. During the second hour, UTC’s new leadership and academic deans took the hot seat. Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi, Dean of the College of Engineering & Computer Science, emphasized a “students-first” approach, the…
UTC Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce named to UT-Battelle Board of Governors
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’s SMART corridor on MLK Boulevard shows promise for future safety solutions
UTC and the City of Chattanooga have collaborated on a smart technology pilot along MLK Boulevard, creating a “smart corridor” to improve traffic safety and efficiency. Launched in 2018 with U.S. Department of Transportation funding, the project uses real-time data to prioritize emergency vehicles, ease congestion, and enhance pedestrian safety. With promising results, UTC researchers…