UTC fall commencement 2024 as captured through the lens of University photographer Angela Foster and the UTC video team.
Milestones and memories: McKenzie Arena to host UTC commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will celebrate its 264th commencement this week, honoring the accomplishments of its graduates with two ceremonies at McKenzie Arena. Together, the ceremonies will recognize approximately 730 undergraduates and 130 graduate students earning their degrees this fall.
Kim White to remain at UTC; Michael Jones named interim dean of Gary W. Rollins College of Business
Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Executive Director of the UC Foundation Kim White, who previously decided to transition into a new role in 2025, has agreed to continue as vice chancellor, Dr. Michael Jones has been appointed interim dean for the Gary W. Rollins College of Business.
UT president names committee for UTC chancellor search
University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd announced the search committee tasked with identifying the next chancellor for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Dr. Robert Dooley named interim chancellor
University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd has appointed Dr. Robert Dooley as interim chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Dooley, who will assume the role Jan. 1, is a longtime leader at UTC and a proud alumnus of the University.
Leading with purpose: Dr. John Harbison’s commitment to service, learning and leadership
On Monday, Nov. 11, Dr. John Harbison will be the keynote speaker at UTC’s annual Veterans Day Luncheon, a celebration of the veterans and military-affiliated students, faculty and staff at the University. At the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year, approximately 1,160 veterans, military-affiliated students, spouses and dependents of veterans were enrolled at UTC.
Chancellor Angle to return to faculty role after leading UTC for more than a decade
University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd announced today that Steve Angle, who has served as chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for the past 11 years, will transition from his leadership role to join the faculty beginning January 1, 2025. Angle is the second-longest tenured Chancellor since the university joined the UT System in 1969.
UTC’s Dorothy and Jim Kennedy Health Sciences Building breaks ground
The future home of UTC’s School of Nursing, the Dorothy and Jim Kennedy Health Sciences Building, broke ground on Monday, Nov. 4. Located at the corner of Palmetto and East 3rd streets, this new building will be approximately 90,000 square feet with state-of-the-art classrooms and a cutting-edge simulation lab. The new facility will also allow for a 152% enrollment increase in the School of Nursing, which currently accepts approximately 50% of applicants and turns down eligible students due to space and class size limitations.
Service Awards recognizes 242 faculty and staff for their years at UTC
This year, 242 members of the UTC family were recognized for reaching important service milestones during the UTC Service Awards Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Wolford Family Athletic Center. The luncheon provides University administrators with a chance to express their appreciation for their employees’ dedicated service.
State of the University 2024: UTC celebrates record enrollment, bold future plans
Standing before a packed house in the newly opened Wolford Family Athletic Center, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chancellor Steven R. Angle delivered his annual State of the University address on Monday, Sept. 16, celebrating UTC’s achievements and charting an ambitious course for the future as part of Founder’s Week—a celebration of the institution’s 138th anniversary.