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.
Traditions, telescopes and tea: Welcome Week 2025 offers something for everyone
UTC’s annual back-to-school tradition, Welcome Week, is just around the corner to greet new and returning students. This year’s events take place from Sunday, Aug. 17, through Saturday, Aug. 23, and begin with the iconic Oak Street Roast, a longstanding hallmark of campus life at UTC.
New Mocs era: Welcoming the Class of 2029
Convocation 2025 at UTC was filled with many “firsts.” For students, it was their first time officially gathering as Mocs, where they received a high-energy welcome to campus.
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.
A Moc’s guide to Operation Move In: Tips to help make move-in day at UTC easier and even a little fun
Operation Move In at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga kicks off Aug. 13-14 and marks the beginning of Fall Opening. Whether you’re moving in or just helping unload, a few smart steps can make the day go more smoothly.
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.
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.