Twenty years ago, Marty McDonald was a student here on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Today, she is the founder of Boss Women Media and Elle Olivia – and author of the book, “Audacious: A Bold Guide to Building the Life and Career You Want and Deserve.” Last week, Marty returned to…
Will scientists ever study the Bering Land Bridge — or will it remain lost to the sea?
Morgan Smith, director of the Geoarchaeology and Submerged Landscapes Lab at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), highlights the formidable challenges of investigating the BLB underwater: extreme weather, strong currents and thick sediment layers make fieldwork “a needle-in-a-haystack problem.” Smith explains that although the potential for preserved artifacts is high thanks to cold‐water conditions, finding…
Kennedy: Esports gains momentum at UTC
The esports initiative at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) is gaining serious momentum, evolving from a club into a competitive program. With institutional backing, scholarships, student-coaches and a dedicated Esports Complex, UTC is positioning itself among top collegiate esports programs in the Southeast. The program currently includes multiple game titles, emphasizes academic success, and…
UTC Hosts “Audacious Asks” Chat
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga brought inspiration to campus on Friday with a powerful event celebrating courage and leadership. UTC hosted “Audacious Asks,” a conversation and book launch with alumna and best-selling author Marty McDonald, the founder of Boss Women Media and Elle Olivia. The event was held Friday, October 31, in the Roth…
Dr. Bruce joined Jed & JR Mornings to talk about Homecoming 2025 and all things UTC
UTC Chancellor Dr. Lori Mann Bruce spent two 30-minute segments on Jed & JR Mornings today on WGOW 102.3 FM. They touched on all of the things Dr. Bruce has dealt with at UTC during her first few months on the job. They touched on everything UTC, but Homecoming was the big theme of the…




