This fall’s freshman class is the largest in University of Tennessee at Chattanooga history, according to the University’s just-recorded official census data. Overall, total headcount at UTC this fall is 11,380—a 0.9% increase from last year—comprised of 9,982 undergraduates and 1,398 graduate students.
Opportunity awaits at UTC Graduate School Fair
Explore the University’s 60-plus master’s and doctoral degree programs on Thursday, Sept. 7, at the University Center during the 2023 Graduate School Fair. Connect with faculty and staff about everything from admissions and research opportunities to choosing a program.
Memories of the past energize ‘Unmasking: Elders Speak’
Twelve Chattanooga residents, ranging in age from their 70s to 98 years old, agreed to have their life memories—good and bad—transformed into dramatic monologues for “Unmasking: Elders Speak.” The production is helmed by Dr. Peggy Douglas, adjunct professor of economics in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and Dr. Anne Swedberg, associate professor of theater at UTC.
UTC faculty earn promotions, tenure
At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, we proudly celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our distinguished faculty members.
From medicine to marketing, Billee Lassiter finds new career direction
For her first three years at UTC, Billee Lassiter was a biochemistry major. Her goal was a career as a gynecologist. In May 2022, she made a hard left turn into a degree that’s a far cry from medicine—marketing.
UTC recognizes faculty with professorships, grants and professional leave
At the start of the fall semester, UTC celebrates not just the return of students to our classrooms but also the accomplishments and milestones of returning colleagues across campus. UTC makes good on its promise as an academic institution when we foster the intellectual growth of students and faculty members.
Milestones: UTC to honor staff and faculty at Service Awards luncheon
This year, 199 members of the UTC family will be honored for reaching significant service milestones at the UTC Service Awards Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 12—one of the highlights of Founder’s Week. The luncheon is an opportunity for University administrators to express their gratitude for the employees’ dedicated service.
Showing off the Power C: UTC welcomes Class of 2027
Thousands of new Mocs flocked to McKenzie Arena at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for Convocation 2023. Geared for first-year students, it’s a cross between a welcome event and a pep rally.
Move In Day: Excitement, fear, fun and a whole lot of stuff
Operation Move In brought the newest flock of Mocs to UTC. All this week at the residential housing units on campus, cars, pickups, SUVs and minivans pull in, often stuffed to the brim and unloaded by students, parents, siblings and other relatives.
UTC to launch online Master of Science in Management degree
A new Master of Science in Management online degree program at UTC begins with the spring 2024 semester. The addition of the program, housed within the Gary W. Rollins College of Business, was made official on Aug. 17 after its confirmation from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.