UTC held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 21, 2025 for its new Oak Street Residence Hall, set to add 784 beds on campus. Addressing an existing housing shortage—with more than 1,000 students on a waiting list—UTC hopes the project boosts affordability and accessibility under Chancellor Lori Bruce’s vision of growing enrollment to 15,000 by 2030. Each…
UTC Breaks Ground On New Oak Street Residence Hall; Goal Is 15,000 Students By 2030
UTC broke ground on the Oak Street Residence Hall, a 794-bed facility designed to support UTC’s goal of reaching 15,000 students by 2030. The building will feature double-occupancy rooms organized into “neighborhood” floors with shared kitchens, study areas, courtyards, and laundry spaces. The residence hall aims to enhance student living experiences and address rising demand…
UTC breaks ground on 794-bed residence hall
UTC broke ground on the new Oak Street Residence Hall, a 794-bed facility designed to support the university’s goal of reaching 15,000 students by 2030. Scheduled to open in 2027, the residence hall will feature neighborhood-style living, shared kitchens, study lounges, outdoor courtyards, and a central commons area. The project reflects UTC’s commitment to expanding…
Dr. Lori Mann Bruce Is Excited And Humbled To Be New UTC Chancellor
Dr. Lori Mann Bruce, UTC’s first female chancellor, describes her journey from growing up in rural Lincoln County to finally arriving in Chattanooga—about which she once dreamt from afar. She says the campus is beautiful and the community welcoming. Bruce is energized and humbled in her new role. One of her principal goals: growing UTC’s enrollment, not…
New UTC Chancellor sets enrollment goal for 2030
Dr. Lori Mann Bruce, UTC’s new chancellor, unveiled her target to grow student enrollment to 15,000 by 2030 during a speech to the Chattanooga Rotary Club. Currently, the university enrolls about 11,755 students. She emphasized expanding research initiatives and enhancing athletic engagement on campus as key strategies. Describing the goal as ambitious but achievable, she framed it…