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.
The history of Advancement House
The Advancement House on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus dates back to 1909—when a series of events led the student newspaper to note that it would be recognized as “a red-letter year in the history of the university.”
Douglas Street and Oak Street intersection to close for Fletcher Hall expansion project
The intersection of Douglas Street and Oak Street will be temporarily closed beginning the week of March 10-14 as part of the Fletcher Hall expansion project.
‘Bucky’s dream come true:’ UTC opens Wolford Family Athletic Center
The Wolford Family Athletic Center at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has finally opened its doors. A ribbon-cutting ceremony in conjunction with the annual State of the University address took place on Monday, Sept. 16, highlighting the start of Founder’s Week—a week-long celebration of the University’s 138th anniversary. The $36-million project includes a 37,500-square-foot…
Back on campus: Walker Apartments renovations superintendent returns to his UTC freshman roots
A former University of Tennessee at Chattanooga student has come full circle, as he now oversees renovations and updates to the on-campus housing where he once lived. Slade McGuire, a 2019 UTC construction management graduate, is currently the site superintendent of the Walker Apartments renovations. He is overseeing work that even includes the student apartment McGuire lived in as a UTC freshman.
New engineering center to prep students for technology of today’s workplace
With additive manufacturing—better known as 3D printing—projected to grow exponentially, so is the need for engineers who can use the technology to overcome barriers and solve problems. A new facility at UTC is expected to address that need. A groundbreaking ceremony for the Innovation and Advanced Manufacturing Application Center took place on campus Monday, Feb. 13.
The Aviary takes flight: New student space introduced to South Campus
On Monday, Jan. 9, a grand opening ceremony was held to introduce The Aviary at Stacy Town Center—a community space designed to serve the social and academic needs of students residing in Decosimo, Guerry, Stophel, Walker and UC Foundation Apartments.
The Aviary at Stacy Town Center: A space for South Campus students to flock
On Jan. 9, The Aviary at Stacy Town Center will be introduced. Located at the corner of East Eighth and University streets in front of the Decosimo Apartments, The Aviary is a student space conceptualized and designed by students in the UTC Interior Architecture and Design program.
Building relationships: Construction management grads moving earth and shaping Chattanooga
A cadre of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga alumni, plus a soon-to-be graduate, are working and managing the $100-million Apison Road project as employees of Wright Brothers Construction Co.
Hunter Hall unveils a new modern look
The $13.9 million upgrading of the 65-year-old Hunter Hall is almost complete at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.