Howard Wall is the director and chief economist of the Center for Regional Economic Research and a professor of practice in the Department of Finance and Economics in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. He frequently gives his insight on various topics of note in local, regional and national media. In this Times Free…
Hamilton County Schools Welcomes Seventh Leadership HCS Cohort
Three UTC leaders have been selected for the latest Leadership Hamilton County Schools cohort: Allen Pratt, Director of the Center of Excellence and Innovation in Education; Meredith Perry, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research; and Yvonne Dunham Slobodenko, Director of the ESL Institute. Their inclusion underscores UTC’s commitment to partnering with Hamilton County Schools and contributing…
Dr. Bruce on Tennessee Today — A Podcast from State Senator Bo Watson
On Episode 10 of Tennessee Today with State Senator and proud UTC alumnus Bo Watson (’83), UTC Chancellor Dr. Lori Bruce—just 90 days into her tenure—discussed campus safety, student success, and the value of a college degree in 2025. She highlighted UTC’s strong financial outcomes—over half of students graduate debt-free—along with new pathways for working…
Ray Bassett talks about the WUTC Fund Drive on Jed & JR Mornings
Ray Bassett, Editorial Director, Host and Producer at WUTC, joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM to wrap up the station’s fund drive. He thanked the show for supporting their “brothers and sisters down the street” at UTC’s NPR station, which had raised $112,000 of its $126,000 goal at the time. Bassett noted…
“Partnerships” | The driving force behind Chattanooga’s foothold in mobility innovation across the nation
The article describes how Chattanooga is positioning itself as a hub for mobility innovation through strategic partnerships, research, and funding. UTC’s Center for Urban Informatics and Progress leads AI-based transportation projects, while local incubators support mobility startups. With $7 million invested by the state into Tennessee’s transport initiatives—including in Chattanooga—city officials and researchers collaborate on…