WUTC’s Editorial Director and Scenic Roots host Ray Bassett joined WGOW’s Jed & JR Mornings to promote a special benefit jazz concert featuring Grammy-winning pianist Alan Broadbent on Thursday, Sept. 11, in UTC’s Roland Hayes Concert Hall. Supported by a generous gift from Ken and Nancy Dryden, the solo piano performance will benefit WUTC. Bassett…
Randall Coleman Talking UTC Marching Band on Jed & JR Mornings
On WGOW’s Jed & JR Mornings, UTC Director of Bands Randall Coleman highlighted the program’s surge since his 2021 arrival—from 30 musicians to 140. He explained tryouts, rehearsal expectations, and the commitment required to perform at a high level. The marching band draws students from all majors; it’s an academic course that meets three times…
UTC Vice Chancellor Kim White to retire
Kim White, Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Executive Director of the University of Chattanooga Foundation, will retire on September 19, 2025, after a notable tenure marked by record-setting fundraising and alumni engagement. A Chattanooga native, she extended her service from an initial planned shift in fall 2024 to ensure a smooth leadership transition after Chancellor…
Chattanooga Connect Conference Announces Interactive Workshops And Demos On Urban Mobility
Chattanooga Connect 2025 returns to the Chattanooga Convention Center from October 6–8, inviting industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to explore breakthroughs in quantum computing, AI, digital infrastructure, connected and automated vehicles (CAV), and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies. The event, hosted by UTC’s Research Institute (UTCRI), features a keynote by Google’s Kristin White, titled “Connecting Communities, Transforming…
Retired K-9 Gunny designated as first UTC chief canine officer
Gunny, a retired German shorthaired-pointer K-9, has been named UTC’s first Chief Canine Officer in an honorary role. Formerly trained in Vapor Wake detection, he’s credited with over 150 firearms recoveries during his law enforcement career. After retiring in late 2023 due to health concerns, Gunny now accompanies UTC Police Chief Sean O’Brien on campus,…