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.
Leaping into research: UTC graduate students study lemur behavior at the Tennessee Aquarium
Dr. Hope Klug, UC Foundation and Guerry professor in the UTC Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science, has partnered with the aquarium for the past 14 years. As part of her environmental statistics course, her students are studying the relationship between animal behavior and the space used in microhabitats.
College Quest introduces future students to UTC’s health, engineering and technology programs
On Friday, Nov. 14, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga held an event for incoming college students interested in health care, engineering, computer science and technology known as College Quest.
UTC recognized among nation’s best veteran-supporting universities by Military Times
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has again been recognized by Military Times as one of the nation’s top universities for veterans and military-connected students. UTC placed second among Tennessee institutions and is the only university in the state recognized for offering both traditional in-person and online programs for veterans.
Culture, community and 200 tamales
Two very interesting and successful activities celebrating the Día de los Muertos holiday brought together numerous groups—and a UTC undergraduate who spent years cooking in New York City kitchens, including some of the most competitive in the world.
Zibin Guo’s next chapter: Empowerment in motion from Chattanooga to Bangladesh
When Dr. Zibin Guo talks about movement, he’s not just talking about tai chi. He’s talking about “humanity in motion, the way strength, beauty and grace can exist even in moments of vulnerability.” Guo recently traveled to Dhaka, Bangladesh, at the invitation of UNESCO’s International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement (UNESCO-ICM) to co-lead a five-day Wheelchair/Adaptive Tai Chi training program for health care providers and community advocates.
UTC Percussion Ensemble takes the stage at international convention
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Percussion Ensemble recently joined thousands of musicians, educators and industry leaders in Indianapolis for the 50th anniversary Percussive Arts Society International Convention, known throughout the music world as PASIC.
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.
Heart healthy: UTC project expands rural heart health outreach through state partnership
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing is partnering with the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) to expand access to cardiovascular care for older adults in rural Southeast Tennessee. Building on the success of the University’s MobileMOC program, the new initiative—titled “Connecting Community Partners: Breaking Down Barriers to Heart Health”—is designed to connect senior centers, local providers and community resources to help older adults monitor and manage their blood pressure while learning practical ways to maintain heart health.
Turning back the clock: UTC Anthropology hosts paleo skills workshop
For a few hours on a recent Saturday afternoon, UTC students and professors set aside their phones and laptops, opting for another type of technology. They gathered on Chamberlain Field—temporary training grounds for paleolithic skills—to try their hand at atlatls, slings, friction fires, grinding corn and flint knapping.