University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s event College Quest invited high school juniors and seniors — and their families — to explore UTC’s pre-health, engineering, computer science, and technology offerings. During the event, attendees toured labs, met faculty and students, and heard about campus life, academic pathways, and the resources available to support their success. Families…
UTC students build 1,200 pound concrete canoe for Tennessee River race
Students at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga built a 1,200-pound concrete canoe and raced it on the Tennessee River during the inaugural “Athletes vs. Engineers” event. The 500-meter race pitted the concrete canoe against a traditional rowing shell — and while the shell won decisively, the project gave civil engineering students hands-on experience in design,…
Join Us For Real Smoke: A Brief History Of Barbecue
Food historian and UTC professor Dr. Mark Johnson will host an event titled Real Smoke: A Brief History of Barbecue alongside chef Erik Niel, offering Chattanooga attendees a rich dive into BBQ’s cultural and culinary heritage. As a history professor at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and author of a book on the history of Alabama…
The SMILE Fund Podcast: Wacky Signs Of Economic Times
The SMILE Fund is an investment account managed by students here on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Over the years, the Fund has grown from 250,000 dollars to three million dollars. Two UTC students now involved in steering the fund are Zane Warren and Justice Cardenas. This semester, they launched a SMILE…
UTC nursing program to become standalone college
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will promote its nursing school to become a fully independent UTC College of Nursing — pending final state approval — in January 2026. This elevation makes it UTC’s fifth academic college, recognizing a program with nearly 1,000 students and a history dating back to 1973. UTC leadership says the shift…