“He is an example of what the University of Chattanooga has been. His intense interest in the future represents the University that is to be.” With these words in May 1969, University of Chattanooga President William H. Masterson celebrated the retirement of Professor Irvine W. Grote and simultaneously announced the building to be named in his honor—Grote Hall.
Mocs Give Day marks 2,616 donors and over $1.8 million for UTC
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga raised $1,811,975 from 2,616 donors during its sixth annual Mocs Give Day on Oct. 7. The day’s original goal of reaching 2,100 donors was exceeded by nearly 25%.
Ribbon-cutting held for Parkridge Mental Health Therapy Center at UTC
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Monday, Oct. 27, to officially open the Parkridge Mental Health Therapy Center at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, marking the launch of a new on-campus resource for comprehensive mental health care.
College of Nursing to become UTC’s fifth academic college
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announced today that the UT Board of Trustees has approved the elevation of the School of Nursing to the UTC College of Nursing—pending final approval from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission— marking a significant academic milestone for a program that has prepared nurses for the region for more than five decades.
“Calling all the Mocsters” to 2025 Homecoming Week
Something wicked is on the way: UTC is “Calling all the Mocsters” for a week of Homecoming fun.
UTC researcher develops lightweight AI model for 3D image modeling
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Assistant Professor Zihao Wang is leading a research collaboration that has achieved a significant breakthrough in interpretable 3D image modeling.
Award-winning Marian Anderson String Quartet to appear at UTC Nov. 5-7
The Marian Anderson String Quartet will be in residence at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga from Wednesday, Nov. 5, through Friday, Nov. 7.
UTC academic librarian co-authors first comprehensive guide on creative technology spaces
Emily Thompson’s decade of experience at UTC—combined with the collective expertise of colleagues across the country—has culminated in the publication of “A Complete Guide to Creative Technology Spaces in Academic Libraries: Media Labs, Makerspaces, and More.” The book, published by ALA Editions in collaboration with Core Publishing, provides practical guidance for libraries looking to establish or expand their creative technology spaces.
Inspiration takes just three fingers for UTC professor, graduate student
Innovation requires inspiration, and for graduate student Chase Guttu and Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Engineering and Computer Science, all they needed to do was look at their hands.
Digitizing United Hosiery Mills: UTC students help preserve Chattanooga industry
A new state grant is helping the UTC Library’s Special Collections make the story of United Hosiery Mills—a Chattanooga textile powerhouse for nearly a century—accessible to the public, with the assistance of student research.