The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been named a Top Yellow Ribbon School by U.S. Veterans Magazine, earning national recognition for its support of military-connected students. The honor puts UTC in select company nationwide. It also puts something else in focus: the people and programs behind that support.
UTC Veteran and Military Affairs office receives MOAA grant to support student needs
A grant from the Chattanooga Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs will help make a difference for student veterans.
From military dependent to campus guide, UTC graduate finds her voice helping others
As a student ambassador in UTC’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs, Mara Doze offered support that went beyond paperwork. She answered questions about U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, explained financial aid processes, connected people to campus resources and, just as often, listened.
UTC earns Top 10 national recognition for military student support
For the first time in school history, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been ranked among the nation’s Top 10 large public universities in the Military Friendly® Schools rankings—a designation that recognizes excellence in creating sustainable and meaningful educational paths for military-connected students.
From Marine to UTC grad: How Brad Crush turned military training into a degree
On Saturday, Dec. 14, Brad Crush crossed the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s graduation stage, a milestone made possible, in part, by turning his U.S. Marine Corps training into 50 college credits.
Holiday for Heroes rallies support for military-connected students at UTC
For military-connected students at UTC, balancing classes, service commitments and civilian life isn’t easy. Events like Holiday for Heroes help lighten the load, offering camaraderie, practical support and a touch of holiday cheer.
UTC named Tennessee’s ‘Best for Vets College’ by Military Times
UTC has been named the top institution in Tennessee for military veterans by Military Times, a leading independent news source for service members and their families. Along with its No. 1 ranking among Tennessee colleges and universities, UTC placed 40th nationally among 215 public institutions ranked.
UTC wants you: University recognized as a military-friendly institution
At the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year, approximately 600 veterans, military-affiliated students, spouses and dependents of veterans were enrolled at UTC, comprising more than 5% of the student population. “Our community is growing and getting stronger,” said UTC Veteran and Military Affairs Director Sylvana Matthews. “Military community often speaks word-of-mouth. They tell each other, they tell family, they tell their brothers and sisters, their next-of-kin. When they come to UTC and Chattanooga, they build a close-knit community here.”
UTC recognized as Military Friendly School
UTC has been designated a military-friendly and military spouse-friendly school by Military Friendly®, a national veterans organization. UTC received gold-level 2024-2025 Military Friendly designation for the University’s efforts in creating sustainable and meaningful education paths for the military community.
UTC selected to 2023 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges list
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been recognized as one of the country’s top schools for military veterans by Military Times, a trusted source for independent news and information for service members and their families.