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.
Dr. Mina Sartipi, Brett Fuchs honored as 2024 UT System President’s Award recipients
Two members of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga family, Dr. Mina Sartipi and Associate Dean of Students Brett Fuchs, have been announced as 2024 President’s Award winners—the highest accolade an employee can receive from the UT System.
Chamyra Teasley wins Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award
UTC junior Chamyra Teasley has won the Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award, given by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to 10 individuals in higher education throughout the state who demonstrate a lasting, meaningful impact through service; are valued by peers and community leaders; and embody the legacy of the late Rep. Harold Love Sr.—the namesake of the award.
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.
UT System President Boyd visits UTC campus
UT System President Randy Boyd visits UTC as part of his Everywhere You Look, UT tour.
Health and safety will guide traditional college experience at UTC
University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd announced today that students who attend a UT campus can expect to have a traditional college experience in the fall as UT campuses statewide expand in-person course offerings. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is planning for a fall 2021 semester that includes a return to normal operations…
Brown will be special advisor to both UTC and UT System leadership
After 37 years at UTC, Executive Vice Chancellor Richard Brown is transitioning into a dual role.
UT System’s next 10 years focused on several key points, Boyd says
Lighting a fire under the UT System will ignite the “Greatest Decade in the History of the University of Tennessee”over the next 10 years, UT System Interim President Randy Boyd said. “I’m excited about all the things that we’re working on, all of the accomplishments, all the things we’ve got planned for the future. I’m…
Dealing with drug abuse in Tennessee’s rural communities
They cried as they talked about their drug addictions, tears flowing as they waded through their guilt at the pain and turmoil they had caused their families and friends. They cried as they confronted the waste they’d made of their lives and relived some of the horrific childhood neglect and physical abuse that contributed to…
Don’t be afraid to fail, Boyd tells business students
You’ve got to fail if you want to succeed. That was the message that Randy Boyd, interim president of the University of Tennessee system, gave to business students, faculty and others at UTC’s annual Entrepreneurship Breakfast.