The 2025 Scholarship Luncheon, held April 4 in the Wolford Family Athletic Center, brought together UTC scholarship recipients and the donors who support their education.
An investment in Honors
“An honors education is a fantastic example of undergraduate education at its best,” UTC alum Richard Zhang said. “Small seminar classes, the reading of classics, the interdisciplinary studies and the hugely collaborative culture between the faculty and the students and among the students: these things helped transform me into who I am today.”
Inspiring innovation: UTC’s signature research conference brings campus and community together
The Spring Research and Arts Conference returns on Wednesday, April 9, continuing its tradition of showcasing student and faculty research, innovation and creativity. Presented by the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Office for Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor, the conference highlights the breadth and depth of research happening at UTC—featuring more than 650 presenters and 320 unique research projects throughout the day.
NIT champions: UTC men’s basketball returns home after thrilling overtime victory
UTC faculty, students, alums and members of the Chattanooga community welcomed the men’s basketball after winning the NIT at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Storytelling in the scenic city: Southern Regional Honors Conference comes to Chattanooga
For the first time, the Southern Regional Honors Conference (SRHC) came to Chattanooga—bringing students from across the South to present research, explore the city and connect through shared stories. UTC and Chattanooga State Community College hosted the 2025 SRHC from Thursday through Saturday, March 27-29, at the Chattanooga Convention Center, welcoming more than 500 honors students and educators from 11 southern states.
UTC mini-grants pushing research from concept to creation
All MOCS Innovate! grant recipients will present their work at the inaugural MOCS Innovate! UTC Innovators Showcase during the Spring Research and Arts Conference on Wednesday, April 9.
Tennessee Hospitality Roadshow comes to UTC to highlight the power of the tourism industry
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga recently hosted the Tennessee Hospitality Roadshow to emphasize the importance of the industry to students and faculty. The event, held at the Wolford Family Athletic Center, was brought to campus by the Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association.
Dr. Shewanee Howard-Baptiste named provost and vice president for academic affairs at Berea College
Dr. Shewanee Howard-Baptiste, vice provost for undergraduate affairs at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, has been selected as the new provost and vice president for academic affairs at Berea College—a private liberal arts institution in Berea, Kentucky.
UTC Roller Hockey Club heads to Florida for national championships
The UTC Roller Hockey Club ia a participant in this week’s National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association national championships in Fort Myers, Florida.
UTC bringing realistic police training simulation to the classroom
A high-tech simulation, VirTra, will be introduced to the classroom in the fall. The program trainees to participate in realistic, scenario-based training where their decisions, verbal commands and reactions directly influence the outcome.