Kristopher Ware can trace much of his growth at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to the conversations that happened after class. When he earns his bachelor’s degree in psychology, Ware will carry with him the confidence built through his accomplishments, the power of mentorship and a deep appreciation for his field.
Leading and learning: Stacie Grisham completes her doctoral journey
Like many staff members at UTC, being a full-time employee isn’t Stacie Grisham’s only role on campus. For the past five years, she has also carried a second title—student.
Promises kept: Graduation means Shari Warren can say ‘I did it’
Recovering from heart surgery while working full time and keeping up with her grandkids’ sporting events, Thanksgiving and holiday shopping has made the end of Shari Warren’s year hectic. On top of it all, she has been taking her final exams and preparing for Saturday, Dec. 13, the day she graduates from the University of…
Ride along: Criminal justice student spends the summer at TBI
Ellie Yates does not take learning opportunities for granted. In fact, when the UTC graduate student started her summer internship at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Chattanooga office, she made it her mission to take part in as many experiences as possible.
New and improved UTC police cars hit the campus roads
UTC Police and Public Safety just got a new blue-and-gold look. The new vehicles—which include redesigned graphics and updated Mocs colors—were nearly a year in the making, according to UTC Chief of Police and Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Safety Sean O’Brien.
UTC marks a new chapter as Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce is formally invested
On Friday, Nov. 21, Chancellor Lori Bruce was formally installed as the 19th leader in the University’s 139-year history. The event brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, state and community leaders, and members of the UT System, each playing a part in a day that will be remembered at UTC for years to come.
Mediterranean house geckos making themselves at home at UTC
If you’ve ever spotted a pale pink or brown lizard clinging to the wall of a building, or even hiding out in a sink, you’re not alone. These small reptiles with banded tails and padded toes are Mediterranean house geckos, a non-native species that has quietly made its home in Chattanooga for nearly two decades. This includes many buildings at UTC.
Power C Tour 2025 comes to a close in Chattanooga
The blue-and-gold energy at UTC was palpable on Wednesday, Nov. 12, as the Power C Tour returned to Chattanooga. The statewide recruiting tour made stops across Tennessee this fall, but the final event at UTC had a familiar, hometown feel.
Rebuilding through art: Honors student finds focus after life-altering injury
As a middle schooler, Trinity Anthony was in the bottom 1% for cognitive function among children her age due to a traumatic brain injury. Today, she is a Brock Scholar in the UTC Honors College. The junior is also an art history major and a student worker in the UTC Library’s Honors Specialist program.
Meet Sophie, UTC’s newest sergeant and therapy dog
Sergeant Sophie recently landed her dream job at UTC. So did Corporal Aaron Bayer of the UTC Police Department. Sophie, a 1-year-old Labrador Retriever, officially started her role on Nov. 3 as the UTCPD therapy dog.