UTC broke ground on the Oak Street Residence Hall, a 794-bed facility designed to support UTC’s goal of reaching 15,000 students by 2030. The building will feature double-occupancy rooms organized into “neighborhood” floors with shared kitchens, study areas, courtyards, and laundry spaces. The residence hall aims to enhance student living experiences and address rising demand…
UTC breaks ground on 794-bed residence hall
UTC broke ground on the new Oak Street Residence Hall, a 794-bed facility designed to support the university’s goal of reaching 15,000 students by 2030. Scheduled to open in 2027, the residence hall will feature neighborhood-style living, shared kitchens, study lounges, outdoor courtyards, and a central commons area. The project reflects UTC’s commitment to expanding…
New UTC Chancellor sets enrollment goal for 2030
Dr. Lori Mann Bruce, UTC’s new chancellor, unveiled her target to grow student enrollment to 15,000 by 2030 during a speech to the Chattanooga Rotary Club. Currently, the university enrolls about 11,755 students. She emphasized expanding research initiatives and enhancing athletic engagement on campus as key strategies. Describing the goal as ambitious but achievable, she framed it…
Dr. Lori Bruce on Jed & JR in the Mornings (WGOW 102.3 FM)
On July 11, 2025, Dr. Lori Mann Bruce made her debut on WGOW’s “Jed & JR in the Morning” as Chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is UTC’s 19th chancellor and the first woman to hold the role, officially starting on June 30, 2025 following Board approval in May 2025. During the interview, she shared her…
UTC receives $2.4 million award to bolster behavioral health workforce in East TN
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been awarded a $2.4 million federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to strengthen the behavioral health workforce in 11 underserved counties across Southeast Tennessee. This four‑year initiative, called B‑HIP (Behavioral Healthcare through InterProfessional Training), will fund 12 graduate students annually in counseling, psychology, social work, and…