Operated by Partnership for Families, Children and Adults, Camp HOPE typically serves children and teens ages 7 to 17, though exceptions are made for younger children and returning teens in leadership roles. The 2025 summer camp included some helping hands from UTC.
UTC Center for Professional Education to offer ‘AI Essentials for Business Applications’
The Center for Professional Education is launching a new course this fall to help working professionals learn how to use artificial intelligence effectively, responsibly and with confidence. “AI Essentials for Business Applications” is a six-part, 24-hour virtual course running from Oct. 7 to Nov. 11. The instructor-led sessions will take place on Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 5 p.m. Eastern.
Research on the road: A conversation with REU student Landon Schuster
Senior Landon Schuster is an environmental science major and environmental studies minor from Signal Mountain, Tennessee. He is also an Innovations in Honors student in the UTC Honors College. Schuster spent his summer at the University of Virginia’s Mountain Lake Biological Station, participating in field research on salamanders.
UTC brings national faculty to campus for quantum security and machine learning workshop
Faculty and researchers from across the country, including the U.S. Air Force, recently came to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for a three-day workshop on quantum security and machine learning.
Grammy-winning jazz pianist Alan Broadbent to perform benefit concert at UTC
Two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist, arranger and composer Alan Broadbent will perform a solo piano concert Thursday, Sept. 11, at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Roland Hayes Concert Hall, with proceeds from ticket sales benefiting WUTC-FM 88.1.
An update from Chancellor Lori Bruce
Sent on behalf of Chancellor Lori Bruce: Dear UTC community, Today I was a part of campus leadership that addressed the media, which included Vice Chancellor Brent Goldberg, Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief of Police Sean O’Brien, and Public Safety Director Brett Fuchs. Chief O’Brien laid out the events from yesterday in a clear and…
An update on the Aug. 21, 2025 incident (8/22/2025)
UTC Community. As we continue to review the incident reported yesterday afternoon—Thursday, August 21, 2025—we would like to share as much additional information as possible regarding the circumstances. Please find below a rough timeline of the incident and response: On 8/21/2025 at approximately 12:29 PM, the Hamilton County 911 Emergency Communications District (HC911) received an…
A message to the community from Chancellor Lori Bruce
Dear UTC community, Today I received the call no one ever wants to hear: “active shooter in the library.” I know firsthand the impact this had on campus because I was right here with you. First, I want to commend our entire campus community for the calm and deliberate way you responded to today’s incident.…
A message to students from Chancellor Lori Bruce
Dear Students, I know this has been a very trying day for all of us. We are very fortunate to have such a strong Office of Public Safety to guide us through an event like this, and I am relieved to know we are all safe. I was on campus with you today, so I…
Incident report for Aug. 21, 2025
Today, August 21, 2025, at approximately 12:29 PM, the Hamilton County 911 Emergency Communications District (HC911) received an emergency telephone call indicating that there was an active shooter at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) campus. HC911 immediately notified the UTC Police Department (UTCPD) Emergency Communications Center. The UTC Police Department, Chattanooga Police Department…