The University of Tennessee System Board of Trustees has officially approved the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, establishing a bold, metric-driven roadmap to guide UTC’s continued growth and impact through the end of the decade.
Dr. Gary McDonald honored as Outstanding Engineer of the Year
Dr. Gary McDonald, who retired last June 30 after 40 years at UTC, received the Outstanding Engineer of the Year Award from the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers Chattanooga Section. The award was presented during the group’s Engineering Week Social Event at the Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall.
‘It’s OK to not know’: Accepted students get a look at UTC life
Addy Kress had been to every table in the University Center’s Tennessee Room by the end of the enrollment services fair. She was one of 388 potential future students who attended the fair, which was part of a much larger initiative: UTC’s first-ever “Accepted Student Event” on Thursday, Feb. 26. Including parents and guests, the event brought around 825 total attendees to campus.
UTC turning old glass into new residence hall lobby floor
Students and staff at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are helping shape the upcoming Oak Street Residence Hall in a unique way—by turning recycled glass into part of the building’s floor.
UTC marks Women’s History Month with campuswide events
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will recognize Women’s History Month in March with five events highlighting leadership in STEM, public service, the arts and history—creating opportunities for students, faculty and staff to engage with the contributions of women on campus and beyond.
A library within the library: Exploring UTC’s creative studio space
On the third floor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library is a creative space many students pass without realizing what it offers. The UTC Library Studio provides all students with digital software, creative outlets and hands-on assistance.
The people of UTC: Get to know Steven Kline
After years as a UTC student, teacher and advisor, Steven Kline now leads the Clarence T. Jones Observatory—nearly 15 years after first getting involved as an assistant. Kline sat down to explain his role.
UTC senior joins select group for public policy fellowship
Hattie Martinek, a University of Tennessee at Chattanooga senior majoring in political science and public service and a member of the Innovations in Honors program in the Honors College, has been selected for the highly competitive Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute (JSI) at the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.
Inaugural Data Summit aims to build a healthier future
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Journey Health Foundation Research Center (JHFRC) hosted its inaugural Data Summit at the Wolford Family Athletic Center.
Blue and Gold Memorial honors Mocs lost in 2025
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will remember 104 individuals whose lives impacted the University during the annual Blue and Gold Memorial service, taking place at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, at the Wolford Family Athletic Center.