The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been awarded a $1.33 million planning grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a blueprint for a QuantumGrid Innovation Hub in Chattanooga, a collaborative testbed where researchers, utilities, startups and industry partners will develop cybersecurity solutions for the nation’s power grid.
Motorcycles and medicine: DNP student goes from mechanic to finding his calling in acute care
Few people would expect a motorcycle mechanic and a trauma nurse to have much in common. Travis Wright—who has experience with both—can easily make the connection.
UTC Quantum Center announces new advisory committees to guide growth in quantum research
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Quantum Center has announced the formation of new internal and external advisory committees designed to strengthen the center’s research, education and community partnerships in quantum information science and engineering.
Partnership takes center stage as UTC hosts CPD academy graduation
For the first time, the Chattanooga Police Department celebrated its academy graduation on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus. The UTC Department of Criminal Justice hosted the Sept. 4 ceremony in the Fine Arts Center’s Roland Hayes Concert Hall, where 14 graduates—including one fire investigator—received recognition for completing 22 weeks of training.
UTC announces record fall enrollment, surpassing 12,000 for first time
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announced a record enrollment figure for fall 2025, reporting an official enrollment of 12,060 students—the largest in school history.
Service and dedication: UTC to celebrate staff and faculty service milestones during Founder’s Week
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga annually celebrates staff and faculty who have reached notable career milestones. This year, 194 employees will be honored during the UTC Service Awards Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 16, a signature event of Founder’s Week.
Amy Brown found her place at UTC and is helping other transfer students find theirs
Amy Brown’s path to higher education has been anything but traditional. A transfer student from Cleveland State Community College, she received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from UTC in May. Now, she is a student in UTC’s master’s program in psychological science.
UTC-TVA team powers up global conference with prize-winning research
A research collaboration between the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley Authority earned international recognition this summer from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s largest technical professional organization for advancing technology.
Golden girls of nursing: UTC legends reflect on a legacy
Prior to NightinGala 2025, Dr. Cherry Guinn, Professor Emeritus Martha Butterfield and Professor Emeritus Barbara Norwood sat down with the UTC video team to reminisce about the founding of the University’s School of Nursing.
UTC’s Rahul R. Bhosale named ‘Highly Ranked Scholar’ by ScholarGPS
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Guerry Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering Rahul R. Bhosale has been recognized among the top 0.05% of scholars worldwide by ScholarGPS.