Each summer, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga opens its campus to the community through a wide range of summer camps designed for K–12 students. From science and sports to leadership and college prep, UTC hosts hands-on programs that help kids stay engaged while school is out—and give families access to university-level experiences close to home.
Communication students win big at Tennessee Golden Press Card Awards
Seven UTC Department of Communication students placed either first or second in nine different categories at the Tennessee Golden Press Card Awards.
UTC professor earns patent for new tech blending rehab and robotics
Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu, who heads the Department of Engineering Management and Technology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, has secured his first U.S. design patent for a pneumatically powered balance board designed to support patients with chronic lower back pain or those recovering from injury or surgery.
From classroom to certification, UTC’s Job-Embedded program opening doors for aspiring educators
Johanna Gabriela Castillo Pineda is a Spanish teacher at East Brainerd Elementary School and the 2025 recipient of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Job-Embedded Award—an honor given to a student in UTC’s Job-Embedded licensure program who exemplifies commitment, growth and the spirit of teaching.
Dr. Lori Mann Bruce approved as next chancellor of UTC
Dr. Lori Mann Bruce has been named the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga following board approval during a special meeting of the UT Board of Trustees on May 16. Her appointment, recommended by UT System President Randy Boyd, becomes effective June 30.
Through the looking glass: UTC history student helps bring city’s past into focus
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga history major Emily Kleiner spent the spring semester curating a public exhibit for the downtown Chattanooga Public Library, “Glass from the Past,” as part of her internship with Overlooked Materials, a local glass recycling service.
Trailblazers: University High’s first graduating class shows what’s possible
Cheers and applause filled the Roland Hayes Concert Hall on Friday, May 9, as the inaugural graduating class of University High crossed the stage—celebrating both their diplomas and a pioneering partnership between UTC and Hamilton County Schools.
Building, closing and beginning again: Cindy Monroe shares commencement wisdom
Cindy Monroe, a 1998 marketing graduate of the Gary W. Rollins College of Business and a 2019 inductee to the UTC Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame, is one of UTC’s most successful alumni entrepreneurs.
UTC selected for IIE American Passport Project grant
UTC has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive a prestigious American Passport Project grant, which will provide funding for 25 Pell-eligible students to obtain their first U.S. passport—removing a key barrier to studying abroad and opening the door to global engagement.
Dr. Lori Mann Bruce to be recommended as next chancellor of UTC
Dr. Lori Mann Bruce has been recommended by UT System President Randy Boyd to serve as the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.