On Friday, Aug. 9, Olivia Reeves—a senior sociology student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, became the first U.S. weightlifter to win gold at the Olympics in 24 years. She also set an Olympic record with a snatch of 117 kg (257.9 pounds).
UTC thanks community leader and Hamilton County legislator who secured funding for Moreland minority engineering scholarships
Forty-six minority engineering scholarships have been awarded thus far through a program at UTC, where a Sept. 29 celebration was held to thank Tennessee Sen. Todd Gardenhire for securing funding and former Chattanooga City Councilman James Moreland for recruiting prospective scholarship recipients.
Ukraine grad students settling in at UTC
“How is your family in Ukraine doing?” It’s the most-asked question for graduate students Arsen Martyshchuk and Nina Klimenkova, who arrived at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga last month for the start of fall semester.
Progress update held for UTC Divine Nine Heritage Park
As part of Homecoming Week 2022 festivities, a UTC Divine Nine Heritage Park progress reveal was held on Friday, Sept. 16. The update was held at the on-campus intersection of Vine Street and Terrell Owens Way—the spot of the future park.
UTC reports substantial enrollment increases, enhanced recruitment efforts
Official census data for the Fall 2022 semester has been recorded, with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga seeing substantial increases in the size of its freshman class, new graduate students and students coming from out-of-state.
‘Her contributions to the University go far beyond the exceptional job she does’
UTC senior custodian Carla Mason is the recipient of the UT President’s Award in the “Excel In All We Do” category.
Rollins: ‘It’s energizing seeing and talking with the students’
The Rollins donated $40 million to the UTC College of Business, the largest donation in school history.
Frost family’s generosity will benefit UTC students and programs
The Frost Family Investment Fund will support the Veterans Entrepreneurship Alumni Program.
Chancellor Steve Angle praises students, faculty and staff for response efforts
UTC Chancellor Steve Angle praises students, faculty and staff for their combined efforts in response to the impact of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
UTC recognized for ‘Inclusion by Design’
UTC won the Inclusion by Design award from the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga.