The Chattanoogan highlighted Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and former U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey coming to speak at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Trethewey—renowned for her lyrical work and national leadership in poetry—will deliver a free public lecture on the humanities and their role in personal and civic life as part of UTC’s O’Dea Lecture…
Chattanooga job growth could normalize after slow year
Times Free Press highlighted a new job forecast from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Center for Regional Economic Research showing slower-than-normal job growth in the Chattanooga area in 2026 after a weak 2025. Researchers project about 5,000 new jobs this year with growth returning toward typical levels in 2027. The report notes continued strength…
Chatting With The Chancellor: College Of Nursing, Quantum – And More
On WUTC’s Chatting With the Chancellor podcast, Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce joined host Ray Bassett for a wide-ranging one-on-one conversation recorded in the podcast studio at the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. Airing on Scenic Roots, the discussion covered the College of Nursing, leadership transitions in research, quantum initiatives, the investiture ceremony, reflections on…
The SMILE Fund: The Story Of A Student-Managed Fund At UTC
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. Two UTC students involved in steering the fund are Zane Warren and Justice Cardenas. This semester, they launched a SMILE Fund podcast – and here’s their latest episode,…
‘Fast fashion’ is fueling Tennessee textile waste and ocean microplates, experts warn
Chattanooga researchers warn that “fast fashion” is driving significant environmental harm in Tennessee, with over 300,000 tons of textile waste generated last year and synthetic fabrics contributing heavily to ocean microplastic pollution. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga environmental toxicology professor Dr. Sean Richards explains that cheaply made, short-lived clothing accelerates waste and microplastic release as…