The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga set a new enrollment record this fall with 12,060 students, surpassing 12,000 for the first time in its 139-year history. The total includes 10,396 undergraduates and a record 1,664 graduate students, with graduate enrollment up nearly 39% from last year. UTC welcomed 2,363 first-time freshmen and 733 transfer students,…
Dr. Bruce on 3 Plus Your Community
Dr. Lori Mann Bruce, UTC’s new chancellor, recently appeared on WRCB’s 3 Plus Your Community. She highlighted Chattanooga’s positive impact, her first two months on the job, and UTC’s record enrollment of 12,060 students. Bruce shared her vision for the University, emphasizing academic excellence, research, and service, while underscoring her commitment to providing a great…
Professor of Religion Dr. Jaclyn Michael on Jed & JR Mornings
UTC Professor of Religion Jaclyn Michael joined WGOW’s “Jed & JR Mornings” to unpack the reflex of offering “thoughts and prayers” after tragedies. She explained how believers seek connection with the divine for comfort, meaning, and community, while also wrestling with calls for concrete action—especially around school shootings. Michael noted that data indicates more and…
Meet the New Dean for Engineering and Computer Science at UTC
As students settle into the first month of Fall Semester here on our campus – the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – so is Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi. He is the new Dean of UTC’s College of Engineering and Computer Science – and he also holds a joint faculty appointment in electrical engineering and computer science.…
UTC Reinforces Commitment To Emergency Preparedness And Campus Safety Resources After Hoax Call
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) reaffirmed its dedication to campus safety and emergency preparedness following an August 21 hoax incident. Vice Chancellor Brent Goldberg praised the swift, coordinated response by UTC Police and other agencies. The university has reviewed the incident and emphasized its UTC‑ALERT notification system, automatic student enrollment, and optional family subscription.…