For the first time in school history, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been ranked among the nation’s Top 10 large public universities in the Military Friendly® Schools rankings—a designation that recognizes excellence in creating sustainable and meaningful educational paths for military-connected students.
Future students and families explore all UTC has to offer at spring Blue and Gold Preview Day
Excitement and eagerness filled the air at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Saturday, April 5, as hundreds of prospective students and their families explored campus during Blue and Gold Preview Day. The annual event gave future Mocs a chance to meet with academic departments, take campus tours, explore student services and start imagining…
Inspiring innovation: UTC’s signature research conference brings campus and community together
The Spring Research and Arts Conference returns on Wednesday, April 9, continuing its tradition of showcasing student and faculty research, innovation and creativity. Presented by the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Office for Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor, the conference highlights the breadth and depth of research happening at UTC—featuring more than 650 presenters and 320 unique research projects throughout the day.
UTC mini-grants pushing research from concept to creation
All MOCS Innovate! grant recipients will present their work at the inaugural MOCS Innovate! UTC Innovators Showcase during the Spring Research and Arts Conference on Wednesday, April 9.
Tennessee Hospitality Roadshow comes to UTC to highlight the power of the tourism industry
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga recently hosted the Tennessee Hospitality Roadshow to emphasize the importance of the industry to students and faculty. The event, held at the Wolford Family Athletic Center, was brought to campus by the Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association.
Dr. Shewanee Howard-Baptiste named provost and vice president for academic affairs at Berea College
Dr. Shewanee Howard-Baptiste, vice provost for undergraduate affairs at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, has been selected as the new provost and vice president for academic affairs at Berea College—a private liberal arts institution in Berea, Kentucky.
Two UTC physical therapy faculty members honored by APTA Tennessee
Dr. Nancy Fell and Dr. Stephanie Eton were honored during APTA Tennessee’s Spring Meeting on Saturday, March 29.
A game-changing gift for a future UTC women’s athletics complex
A trailblazing gift for UTC women’s athletics, the Steiner family has committed to a seven-figure contribution to explore a women’s athletics complex at UTC. This new complex will include new competition and practice facilities for women’s soccer, new locker rooms for women’s beach volleyball, and new practice facilities and locker rooms for women’s softball.
Taking nursing where it’s needed: AHEAD-RN program prepares students for rural impact
Through the AHEAD-RN traineeship led by Dr. Brooke Epperson, associate director of the School of Nursing and the undergraduate program coordinator, eight nursing students are diving into the realities of rural health care. They’re learning that providing quality care in these communities isn’t just about medical skills—it’s about adaptability, cultural sensitivity and resourcefulness in environments where health care access can be severely limited.
UTC Innovation Lab students hit the road with ideas to improve Chattanooga’s transit
Students in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Innovations in Honors program are changing the city’s transportation game. As part of Dr. Jordan King’s Innovation Lab, housed in the UTC Honors College, students have spent the 2024-25 academic year coming up with ideas and working with the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) to address issues in Chattanooga’s public transit system.









