McKenzie Arena Archives

Inspiring innovation: UTC’s signature research conference brings campus and community together

April 6, 2025Chuck Wasserstrom

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.

Season’s greetings: A year’s worth of UTC highlights

December 20, 2024Chuck Wasserstrom and Peyton Schultz; photos by Angela Foster

With more than 370 stories published in the UTC Newsroom during the 2024 calendar year, it’s easy to say that a lot of good things happened for UTC students, faculty and staff this year. Picking out the top highlights—not so easy. Here are some of our favorites.

‘Bucky’s dream come true:’ UTC opens Wolford Family Athletic Center

September 16, 2024Peyton Schultz

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…

Starting the school year right with the 2024 edition of Convocation

August 16, 2024Carter Graham

Convocation—the annual celebration of incoming students at UTC—was held on Friday, Aug. 16, at McKenzie Arena for the class of 2028. With the help of the Marching Mocs, Ladies of Gold and Spirit Squad, UTC welcomed its new students in style as music and dancing filled the arena throughout the program.

Showing off the Power C: UTC welcomes Class of 2027

August 18, 2023Charlie Reed

Thousands of new Mocs flocked to McKenzie Arena at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for Convocation 2023. Geared for first-year students, it’s a cross between a welcome event and a pep rally.

Celebration: UTC to host five commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday

April 30, 2023UTC Communications and Marketing

Spring commencement at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will be celebrated with five separate ceremonies over two days starting Friday, May 5. All ceremonies will take place inside McKenzie Arena. This will be the 261st overall commencement for the University.