UC Foundation Associate Professor Jejal Bathi is making a difference by helping his community through his work in environmental and water resources engineering. A civil engineering professor working in the UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science, Bathi has studied potential solutions to emerging microplastic pollution in waterways.
Decade of dominance: UTC SMILE Fund wins 10th consecutive CFA Research Challenge
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga SMILE Fund has won its 10th straight Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Greater Tennessee Research Challenge, an annual global competition that challenges students’ valuation, report writing and presentation skills to gain real-world experience before graduation
Mathew Knowles, music executive and father of Beyoncé and Solange, returns to UTC
Dr. Mathew Knowles—music executive, educator and father of Beyoncé and Solange—spent Friday, Feb. 27, walking through pieces of his past at UTC and talking with students about their futures.
Steve Forbes discusses economic freedom and the importance of free enterprise
Two-time presidential candidate, media innovator and business executive Steve Forbes came to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Thursday, Feb. 26, to discuss leadership and free enterprise.
University of Tennessee System Board of Trustees approves UTC’s 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
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.