UTC’s Jermaine Freeman joined Jed & JR Mornings on Talk Radio 102.3 FM to discuss his new role as executive director of economic and workforce development. Freeman shared how his experience in the Chattanooga Mayor’s Office—working with UTC under two mayors—and earning his MBA from the University prepared him for the role. He emphasized retaining…
Steve Forbes To Deliver 2026 Burkett Miller Distinguished Lecture
The Scott L. Probasco, Jr., Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise (Probasco Chair) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), will host Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, to headline this year’s Burkett Miller Distinguished Lecture Series in partnership with the Young America’s Foundation. Forbes will present “How Free Enterprise, Not Government, Made America Great”…
John “Art” Phillips Sales Institute Established At UTC With Gift From Phillips Family
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Sales Institute in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business has been named the John “Art” Phillips Sales Institute in honor of the late entrepreneur and sales leader, thanks to a generous gift from the Phillips family. The transformational gift will support scholarships, competitions, technology enhancements, and faculty/student development,…
They don’t score touchdowns, but marching bands drive every moment of college football
The article highlights how college marching bands are essential to the energy and tradition of football, even though they don’t score touchdowns, driving the atmosphere and fan experience at games. It explores the physical demands and long hours required of members, with insights from Randall Coleman, current Director of Bands at UTC, on rehearsal schedules…
UTC Honors More Than 1,100 Degree Candidates At Fall 2025 Commencement
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga celebrated its fall 2025 commencement ceremonies Dec. 12-13 in McKenzie Arena, recognizing 1,111 degree candidates for their academic achievements. The graduates came to UTC from 61 Tennessee counties, 17 states and 10 countries. On Dec. 12, a total of 250 candidates were presented for graduate degrees in 20 fields…