Uniquely situated in a place where campus and the Fort Wood Historic District overlap, the Patten House entered UTC history in 1948, when it was bequeathed to the University through the estate of its owner, Zeboim “Bome” Charles Patten. Shortly thereafter, the Music and Art departments were the first University occupants to utilize—and marvel at—the spacious interior of Patten’s former residence, known for many years as “Z. C. Patten Hall.”
Sean O’Brien sworn in as UTC police chief
Sean O’Brien, a decorated police officer with 24 years of law enforcement experience, was sworn in as UTC associate vice chancellor for public safety and chief of police on Friday, May 10.
Blue and Gold Memorial honors 87 students, faculty and alumni
Memorial ceremony remembers those who passed away in 2021.
Blue and Gold Memorial remembers those we lost in 2018 and honors WWI soldiers
The Blue and Gold Memorial Service is a tradition on campus which honors and remembers those who passed away in 2018. This year’s memorial service also remembers University of Chattanooga soldiers lost to World War I, a timely nod to last fall’s centennial anniversary of the armistice that ended the war.



