The Arts Integration Summer Camp returned to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Guerry Center July 22-24, drawing 67 educators eager to blend the arts with their teaching.
UTC faculty team up with area high school teachers to spark STEM learning
A University of Tennessee at Chattanooga-led team is bringing real-world science into high school classrooms through support from community partners, hands-on professional development and a problem-based learning unit designed to spark curiosity around the rise of electric vehicles.
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.
UTC honors Moc’s Golden Feather recipients Laura Livermore and Farron Kilburn
UTC is proud to recognize the first recipients of the new Moc’s Golden Feather Award, Laura Livermore from the Center for Global Education and Farron Kilburn from the School of Nursing. The award honors staff members who go above and beyond to help make UTC a welcoming, innovative and student-focused place to work and learn.
Research on the road: A conversation with REU student Roseline Gragg
Every summer, several undergraduate students at UTC leave their comfort zones and embark on learning experiences at other universities. Senior Roseline Gragg, an environmental science major at UTC with a minor in communication, spent her summer participating in a coral morphology research project at the University of Southern California.
From driving simulators to award-winning research, psychology graduate Shyla Khan’s road to internship and opportunity
For the last year, Shyla Khan—who earned a Master of Science in Psychological Science degree from UTC in spring 2025—has been working at the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, conducting research utilizing a driving simulator.
Mentor Teacher Awards Banquet honors educators who shape the future
More than 100 educators, school administrators, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga faculty and alumni came together on Thursday, July 31, for the annual Mentor Teacher Awards Banquet, an event recognizing the critical role that pre-K–12 mentor teachers play in preparing the next generation of classroom leaders.
Parking and road closure information for Operation Move In
Operation Move In at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga kicks off Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 13-14, welcoming new students to campus and marking the official start of Fall Opening. To support the smooth flow of traffic and ensure a safe and welcoming experience for students and families, several road closures and parking restrictions will be in place during Operation Move In.
Officer by day, jammer by night
UTC police officer Ellen Centers has an alter ego. When she’s off duty, Centers becomes “Adrenellen,” a jammer for Chattanooga Roller Derby. Several nights a week, Centers can be found rollerblading around the Orange Grove Center gym during practices.
Engineering for what’s next: Dean Kumar Yelamarthi connecting CECS to Chattanooga’s future
“There is an energy that pulls you to Chattanooga and a connectedness—on campus and off—that makes you feel like this is a place where you can grow something meaningful,” said Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi, the new dean of the UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science.