The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga achieved a record-breaking fall 2025 enrollment of 12,060 students, the highest in its 139-year history. Among them were 10,396 undergraduates and a record 1,664 graduate students, with 613 new graduate enrollments—a 38.7% increase from 2024. UTC also welcomed 2,363 first-time, full-time freshmen—the second-highest ever—and 733 new transfer students, up…
UTC’s fall enrollment number sets new record, surpassing 12,000 students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga set a new enrollment record this fall with 12,060 students, surpassing 12,000 for the first time in its 139-year history. The total includes 10,396 undergraduates and a record 1,664 graduate students, with graduate enrollment up nearly 39% from last year. UTC welcomed 2,363 first-time freshmen and 733 transfer students,…
Professor of Religion Dr. Jaclyn Michael on Jed & JR Mornings
UTC Professor of Religion Jaclyn Michael joined WGOW’s “Jed & JR Mornings” to unpack the reflex of offering “thoughts and prayers” after tragedies. She explained how believers seek connection with the divine for comfort, meaning, and community, while also wrestling with calls for concrete action—especially around school shootings. Michael noted that data indicates more and…
UTC Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Jeremy Strickler was a guest on WGOW’s Jed & JR Mornings
UTC Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Jeremy Strickler was a guest on WGOW’s Jed & JR Mornings show to talk about some of the recent national headlines around the redrawing of congressional maps and the role of gerrymandering in American politics. He explained that the U.S. Constitution requires a population count every 10 years,…
UTC Junior Vinny Nguyen Receives Prestigious Boren Scholarship To Vietnam
Vinny Nguyen, a junior at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga double‑majoring in political science (international/comparative studies) and economics (international public policy), with an Asian studies minor, has been awarded the prestigious David L. Boren Scholarship to study in Vietnam. He will embark on a six‑month immersive language and cultural program beginning in October, following his summer Mandarin…