David Wade, a University of Tennessee at Chattanooga graduate and the president and CEO of EPB, has been appointed to the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees by Lt. Gov. Randy McNally.
Early bird registration opens for “Chattanooga Connect 2025”
Chattanooga Connect 2025, hosted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Research Institute (UTCRI), will take place Oct. 6-8 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Following its successful debut last year, Chattanooga Connect will again convene industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to explore the future of urban transportation and cutting-edge advancements in quantum computing, digital infrastructure, AI, connected and automated vehicles (CAV), and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies.
UTC breaks ground on Oak Street Residence Hall
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga officially broke ground on a new on-campus housing project on Monday, July 21, that will expand student living options and serve as a hub for student life when completed in 2027.
UTC’s top alumni honors announced for 2025
Hiren Desai (’91), Tennessee Sen. Bo Watson (’83) and Hallie DeHart (’18) have been recognized by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as the 2025 Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Service and GOLD Excellence Award recipients, respectively.
UTC’s Nancy Mullins honored with UTFI President’s Award
Nancy Mullins, assistant director of events in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Division of Advancement, has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2025 University of Tennessee Foundation (UTFI) President’s Award. The annual award recognizes advancement professionals across the UT System who demonstrate exceptional dedication, creativity and leadership in support of fundraising and alumni engagement.
From the classroom to the boardroom, SMILE Fund shapes future financial analysts
The local Chattanooga community has seen an influx of SMILE Fund alums ready to work in the financial service industry, including former fund presidents Luke Johnson and Ryan Nichols.
UTC celebrates historic year in fundraising and alumni engagement
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga achieved a remarkable fundraising milestone in fiscal year 2025, securing $31.9 million from 7,086 donors.
UTC receives multiple College of Distinction accolades from national higher ed resource
UTC has been designated a 2025-2026 College of Distinction for undergraduate education and was recognized as both a top Tennessee and public institution. The University also attained College of Distinction status for its business, education, engineering and nursing programs; for affordability and career development; and for its support of international students.
UTC wins gold in international CASE awards for Olivia Reeves social media campaign
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Division of Communications and Marketing has earned a gold award in the 2025 Circle of Excellence competition from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The award recognized a UTC social media campaign celebrating student and Olympic gold medalist Olivia Reeves. Social Media Director Laura Bond and…
UTC receives $2.4 million HRSA award to address behavioral health workforce needs in Southeast Tennessee
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is the recipient of a $2.4 million federal grant to bolster the pipeline of highly trained behavioral health professionals serving children, adolescents and young adults in underserved areas of Southeast Tennessee.