The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Police Department has welcomed its first therapy dog, a one-year-old Labrador named Sgt. Sophie, to support campus wellness and community engagement. Handled by Corporal Aaron Bayer, Sophie isn’t involved in enforcement but provides comfort to students, staff and visitors, especially those in distress. The initiative complements the department’s broader…
UTC Marks New Chapter As Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce Is Formally Invested
On November 21, 2025, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga formally invested Lori Mann Bruce as its 19th chancellor and first woman to hold the role, in a ceremony at McKenzie Arena that brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni and community leaders. Chancellor Bruce acknowledged the University’s rich 139-year history and outlined her vision centered…
EPB Projects $1 Billion in Quantum Technology Benefits Over Next Decade
Chattanooga utility EPB projects its fiber-optic and automated electric grid systems will generate roughly $10 billion in community benefit by 2035, with about $1.1 billion coming from quantum-technology initiatives. A study led by UTC found the network has already delivered over $5.3 billion in benefits since 2010. UTC is actively engaged in the region’s quantum…
UTC campus feels pawsitively brighter with Sophie’s wagging tail therapy
A one-year-old Labrador retriever named Sophie has joined University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s campus as a therapy dog, partnering with Corporal Aaron Bayer from the UTC Police. Originally trained for service work, Sophie now works with the Counseling Center to boost mood and wellbeing among students, faculty, staff and officers. Her presence is already lifting…
Startup Jumpstart 🚀| UTC Entrepreneur Panel
On Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 3:30-4:30 p.m., the Teknovation.biz-hosted panel “Startup Jumpstart | UTC Entrepreneur Panel” takes place at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in the MAPP Building (or via Zoom). Students, faculty & alumni hear from Tennessee founders and support-partners—including LaunchTN, Tennessee Small Business Development Centers, and local startup leaders—who share how to turn…