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,…
Dr. Bruce on 3 Plus Your Community
Dr. Lori Mann Bruce, UTC’s new chancellor, recently appeared on WRCB’s 3 Plus Your Community. She highlighted Chattanooga’s positive impact, her first two months on the job, and UTC’s record enrollment of 12,060 students. Bruce shared her vision for the University, emphasizing academic excellence, research, and service, while underscoring her commitment to providing a great…
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…
Chattanooga tests traffic tech to improve safety, speed up emergency response
Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are partnering on a $1.9 million SMART Grant project to improve traffic and pedestrian safety. Using sensors and AI-powered cameras, the initiative monitors speeding, red-light running, and pedestrian movement in high-traffic areas. The real-time data gathered will help reduce accidents, inform infrastructure planning, and support research at…
UTC, Chattanooga pact accelerates AI’s local potential
UTC and the City of Chattanooga have formalized a new collaboration agreement to accelerate AI-based innovations in city operations. The pact allows UTC to apply for federal grants and launch pilot projects without requiring separate city council approval, streamlining the process. The agreement aims to advance AI-driven solutions in public safety, traffic management, and data…