Dr. Linda Frost, the founding dean of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Honors College, will transition to a faculty role after the 2025-26 academic year.
‘I’m more resilient than I thought I was’: UTC senior Gillian Morton reflects on research, island outreach and growing into her future
Gillian Morton never imagined her passion for science could take her to a remote island in the Bahamas. Now a senior at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and an aspiring physician assistant, Morton has immersed herself in undergraduate research experiences.
Honors College students explore Chattanooga during City as Text
On Aug. 14, approximately 140 incoming UTC Honors College students in the Brock Scholars and Innovations in Honors programs were divided into groups of four to five and tasked with exploring local historic neighborhoods. The students were encouraged to walk through a neighborhood or area to gain a better understanding of their community.
At the helm: UTC students lead selective national undergraduate research journal
The Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA), a national publication run by students, has its editorial home at UTC.
Hundreds of new Mocs arrive for Operation Move In 2025
Despite the heavy rain, music still echoed, smiles still spread across faces and belongings still rolled into on-campus housing at the UTC.
Research on the road: A conversation with REU student Ben DeWitt
Ben DeWitt is spending his summer in Raleigh, North Carolina, participating in the Integrative Microbial and Plant Systems Research REU at North Carolina State University. This is what he had to say about his REU experience.
Research on the road: A conversation with REU student Tauheedah Brady
Every summer, several undergraduate students at the UTC leave their comfort zones and embark on learning experiences at other universities. Tauheedah Brady, a sophomore chemical engineering major and Brock Scholar in the UTC Honors College, is one of this summer’s REU participants, taking part in the 2025 Ole Miss Chemistry REU program at the University of Mississippi.
‘Our Parks, Our People’: Three UTC students document the people behind Hamilton County parks
Hamilton County is home to numerous parks, trails, playgrounds, ball fields, dog parks and greenways. Many residents enjoy these spaces but may not think twice about who maintains them. This summer, three students from UTC set out to change that, using their internships with Hamilton County Parks and Recreation to document the people behind the scenes who keep it all running.
The best memories are never on the trip itinerary
UTC Brock Scholar and communication major Clara Paulson recently took part in a study abroad experience in Scandinavia sponsored by the Honors College. Her story, in words and pictures.
Ready to soar: UTC’s Class of 2025 prepares to take flight
This week, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will celebrate its 265th commencement—with three McKenzie Arena ceremonies recognizing the Class of 2025. Commencement ceremonies will recognize approximately 1,300 undergraduates and 300 graduate students earning their degrees this semester.