Jacob Cate, who graduated with a studio art degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Saturday, May 3, spent the past three years drawing new life into the University’s always-feisty mascot. His bold, hand-drawn style added personality to campus campaigns, UTC homecoming themes and everything from Mocs T-shirts to mugs.
UTC to introduce changes to academic calendar starting in 2026
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is making a significant shift in its academic calendar, with changes set to begin in spring 2026 as part of a transition to a new long-term structure.
Building a future from hospitality to high tech at UTC
A December 2024 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology in Cybersecurity program (BAS-IT CyS), Cecily Holland’s transition from restaurants to IT shows what’s possible with persistence and adaptability.
A triple threat in mechanical engineering: Riggs siblings building their futures together
For many college freshmen, finding a study group can be a challenge. But for triplets Isabella, Luke and Matthew Riggs, their study partners have been the same since birth. The UTC mechanical engineering majors are inseparable—attending every class together, taking the same coursework and earning identical 4.0 GPAs.
It takes a village: MOMentum celebrates 10 years of connection and community
Less than a mile from the UTC campus, a village of moms bond through one shared experience: managing single parenthood in college. Founded by Chattanooga local Cara Hicks on Oct. 24, 2014, the MOMentum Network was created to bring together single student moms at UTC and Chattanooga State Community College and provide them with the resources and support they need to be successful.
Fast track to cyber success: How an email changed a UTC student’s career trajectory
Trevor Lessenberry was sitting on the beach during the summer of 2023, mobile phone in hand, when an email popped up and showed him his future. The message described the UTC accelerated Bachelor of Applied Science: Information Technology in Cybersecurity, or BAS-IT CyS, program—which launched in January 2023.
Military security to network security to job security
Justin Domon graduated from the UTC accelerated Bachelor of Applied Science: Information Technology in Cybersecurity (BAS-IT CyS) program in August. That’s just 12 months after he enrolled in 2023. Following that, he’ll remain a paid intern with TVA through the end of 2024 or until he takes a full-time position—whichever comes first.
UTC, ChattState sign environmental science MOU
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Chattanooga State Community College signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday, June 21, creating a seamless pathway for ChattState students to transfer into UTC’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science program following the successful completion of their associate degree program.
Meet Madison: Young UTC graduate is ‘one to watch’
At 20 years old, Madison Cothern was one of the younger graduates participating in University of Tennessee at Chattanooga commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 4. Despite her age, her list of accomplishments does not reflect a lack of experience—as she graduated with about 186 credit hours.
Connecting futures: UTC takes the Power C Tour to ChattState
On Tuesday, March 19, UTC spent the day at ChattState as part of the Power C Tour—an effort to connect prospective students with UTC and show them what the University has to offer.