The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has again been recognized by Military Times as one of the nation’s top universities for veterans and military-connected students. UTC placed second among Tennessee institutions and is the only university in the state recognized for offering both traditional in-person and online programs for veterans.
Zibin Guo’s next chapter: Empowerment in motion from Chattanooga to Bangladesh
When Dr. Zibin Guo talks about movement, he’s not just talking about tai chi. He’s talking about “humanity in motion, the way strength, beauty and grace can exist even in moments of vulnerability.” Guo recently traveled to Dhaka, Bangladesh, at the invitation of UNESCO’s International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement (UNESCO-ICM) to co-lead a five-day Wheelchair/Adaptive Tai Chi training program for health care providers and community advocates.
UTC’s Betsy Myers and Brandalyn Shropshire named to All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff team
Dr. Betsy Myers and Brandalyn Shropshire from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga have been named to the 2025-2026 All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team. Both honorees will be formally recognized later this academic year, when Southern Conference Commissioner Michael Cross presents them with engraved plaques during the Mocs men’s basketball game on Jan. 21, 2026, vs. ETSU.
UTC to hold investiture ceremony for Chancellor Lori Bruce
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will hold a historic ceremony to celebrate the formal investiture of Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, in McKenzie Arena.
UTC named a Top Veteran-Friendly School by U.S. Veterans Magazine
U.S. Veterans Magazine has named the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga a 2025 Top Veteran-Friendly School, recognizing UTC’s campus-wide commitment to students with military ties.
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%.
More than games: Inside the minds of the UTC esports program
From textbooks and pencils to keyboards and controllers, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga esports program brings students from across campus to play video games. What was once a club for gamers has turned into a program for students to play competitively for scholarships or a place to go with friends after class to game.
Prospective Mocs flock to first Power C Tour stop
With the help of hands-on demonstrations, one-on-one conversations and surprise scholarships, high school students got a closer look at campus life at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, UTC kicked off its annual Power C Tour with a visit to the Nashville area, giving local students the opportunity to discover if UTC is their next home.
UTC lands NSF grant to strengthen STEM education in Southeast Tennessee, North Georgia
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has received a $500,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) award to launch a three-year project that will prepare and retain middle and high school science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers through research experiences in STEM settings (RESS) in microelectronics and artificial intelligence.
Service recognized, stories remembered: UTC celebrates employee milestones
This year, 194 UTC employees were honored during the UTC Service Awards Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 16, a signature event of Founder’s Week. Service awards are presented in five-year increments, beginning with an employee’s fifth year of regular service, and highlight the value of employee contributions while reinforcing UTC’s culture of appreciation and retention.