On WGOW’s Jed & JR Mornings, UTC Director of Bands Randall Coleman highlighted the program’s surge since his 2021 arrival—from 30 musicians to 140. He explained tryouts, rehearsal expectations, and the commitment required to perform at a high level. The marching band draws students from all majors; it’s an academic course that meets three times…
UTC Vice Chancellor Kim White to retire
Kim White, Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Executive Director of the University of Chattanooga Foundation, will retire on September 19, 2025, after a notable tenure marked by record-setting fundraising and alumni engagement. A Chattanooga native, she extended her service from an initial planned shift in fall 2024 to ensure a smooth leadership transition after Chancellor…
Chattanooga Connect Conference Announces Interactive Workshops And Demos On Urban Mobility
Chattanooga Connect 2025 returns to the Chattanooga Convention Center from October 6–8, inviting industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to explore breakthroughs in quantum computing, AI, digital infrastructure, connected and automated vehicles (CAV), and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies. The event, hosted by UTC’s Research Institute (UTCRI), features a keynote by Google’s Kristin White, titled “Connecting Communities, Transforming…
Retired K-9 Gunny designated as first UTC chief canine officer
Gunny, a retired German shorthaired-pointer K-9, has been named UTC’s first Chief Canine Officer in an honorary role. Formerly trained in Vapor Wake detection, he’s credited with over 150 firearms recoveries during his law enforcement career. After retiring in late 2023 due to health concerns, Gunny now accompanies UTC Police Chief Sean O’Brien on campus,…
Dr. Bruce on This-N-That Talking About Getting Started at UTC
On NewsChannel 9’s This-N-That, UTC Chancellor Dr. Lori Mann Bruce outlined a bold path: grow enrollment to 15,000 by 2030 by boosting graduate enrollment, transfer pathways, retention and dual enrollment. She said she’s thrilled to be in Chattanooga and at UTC, shared career highlights that drew her here, and emphasized meeting students as the semester…