On the choppy waters of the Tennessee River, onlookers watched UTC rowers race a student-built concrete canoe against a traditional rowing shell. On Nov. 16, the “Athletes vs. Engineers” event showcased the skills of the UTC Department of Civil Engineering and UTC Rowing Team in a 500-meter race.
UTC’s Betsy Myers and Brandalyn Shropshire named to All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff team
Dr. Betsy Myers and Brandalyn Shropshire from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga have been named to the 2025-2026 All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team. Both honorees will be formally recognized later this academic year, when Southern Conference Commissioner Michael Cross presents them with engraved plaques during the Mocs men’s basketball game on Jan. 21, 2026, vs. ETSU.
The ultimate guide to UTC students’ apps
UTC offers a wide range of web applications to support new and current students with various tasks.
AI for Everyone: New class introduces students to the world of AI
Would you pay for ChatGPT if it were $100 a month? One student quickly shook his head no. Another nodded proudly. This mixed reaction from her students is exactly what Dr. Nagwan Zahry hoped for in the “AI for Everyone” class at UTC.
‘I’m more resilient than I thought I was’: UTC senior Gillian Morton reflects on research, island outreach and growing into her future
Gillian Morton never imagined her passion for science could take her to a remote island in the Bahamas. Now a senior at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and an aspiring physician assistant, Morton has immersed herself in undergraduate research experiences.
The best memories are never on the trip itinerary
UTC Brock Scholar and communication major Clara Paulson recently took part in a study abroad experience in Scandinavia sponsored by the Honors College. Her story, in words and pictures.
UTC hosts statewide TCPRA higher ed conference
The UTC Office of Communications and Marketing wrapped up two days of hosting the Tennessee College Public Relations Association’s annual conference on Friday, May 23. Held at The Westin Chattanooga, the event drew higher education professionals from across the state.
Communication students win big at Tennessee Golden Press Card Awards
Seven UTC Department of Communication students placed either first or second in nine different categories at the Tennessee Golden Press Card Awards.
How a coin toss set the course for one graduating UTC senior
When UTC student Andrew Farmer graduated from East Hamilton High School in 2021, he was torn between going to East Tennessee State University or UTC. After struggling for months to choose between the two, Farmer finally decided to leave it up to fate.
‘My entire life happened here’: Chello Gardner’s path to purpose at UTC
With 36 acceptance letters and full-ride scholarships from schools across the country and beyond—including an Ivy League institution—Chello Gardner had an important decision to make. Gardner will graduate with a degree in communication on Saturday, May 3. She tacked on minors in both criminal justice and women, gender and sexuality studies—and was a Brock Scholar in the Honors College—during her time at UTC.