UTC Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Executive Director of the UC Foundation Kim White will transition into a new role of executive advisor to the UC Foundation, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
‘Bucky’s dream come true:’ UTC opens Wolford Family Athletic Center
The Wolford Family Athletic Center at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has finally opened its doors. A ribbon-cutting ceremony in conjunction with the annual State of the University address took place on Monday, Sept. 16, highlighting the start of Founder’s Week—a week-long celebration of the University’s 138th anniversary. The $36-million project includes a 37,500-square-foot…
Dr. JAy Blackman appointed UTC Vice Chancellor of Communications and Marketing
Chancellor Steven R. Angle has appointed Dr. JAy Blackman as the University’s vice chancellor of communications and marketing, effective Oct. 1, 2024. Blackman, who has served as the University’s deputy athletics director for internal operations since April 2021, brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of the UTC community to his new role—having worked for the institution since 2008.
Schirmer named UTC women’s basketball head coach
The Deandra Schirmer Era of Chattanooga women’s basketball begins now.
Schirmer becomes the eighth head coach of the Mocs, Vice Chancellor for Athletics Mark Wharton announced Thursday morning.
Stacy Lightfoot honored with Diamond Award at Not Alone Foundation gala
UTC Vice Chancellor for Access and Engagement Stacy Lightfoot was among the prominent leaders in the arts, business, education, entertainment, government, corporate America and community honored at the Eighth Annual Diamond Awards, held on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Morehouse College Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel in Atlanta. Lightfoot was recognized in the category of Education: Excellence in Leadership, Philanthropy, Humanitarian and Community Engagement.
UTC to host workshops and discussions during National Hazing Prevention Week
UTC will host workshops and discussions during National Hazing Prevention Week, which takes place Sept. 25-29.
UTC to welcome Summitt Cyclists during Pedal for Pat campaign
Basketball Hall of Famer Michelle Marciniak is among the Summitt Cyclists currently on a 1,098-mile, 12-day Pedal for Pat charity cycling trek. The tour will bring them to the UTC campus on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
Mocs formally open Food City Fueling Station
UTC Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Mark Wharton and Food City President/CEO Steven C. Smith officially opened the Food City Fueling Station to serve Mocs Athletics on May 25.
Dan Earl named UTC men’s basketball head coach
New men’s basketball coach Dan Earl comes to UTC following a seven-year stint as the head coach of Southern Conference-foe VMI.
Shawn Poppie named UTC women’s basketball head coach
Shawn Poppie has been named the seventh head coach in UTC women’s basketball history.