On WGOW 102.3 FM’s “Jed and JR Mornings” (24:45 mark), UTC Associate Lecturer of Marketing and Entrepreneurship Ryan Russell discussed how brands can better connect with younger audiences. Using Cracker Barrel’s recent rebrand as an example, he explained how social media now fosters two-way conversations between companies and consumers. Russell highlighted Rock City’s successful local…
Here at UTC: A New Podcast by Students in The SMILE Fund
The SMILE Fund is an investment account managed by students here on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Over the years, the Fund has grown from 250,000 dollars to three million dollars. Two UTC students now involved in steering the fund are Zane Warren and Justice Cardenas. They’re launching a SMILE Fund podcast…
UTC Director and Chief Economist of the Center for Regional Economic Research Howard Wall on Jed & JR Mornings
On WGOW 102.3 FM’s “Jed and JR Mornings” (8:15 mark), UTC’s Howard Wall—director and chief economist of the Center for Regional Economic Research—discussed, among many topics, the U.S. manufacturing slowdown and its potential impact on Chattanooga. Wall cited tariff uncertainty, higher interest rates, and the tariffs themselves as contributing factors. He noted that AI hasn’t…
UTC sets new enrollment record with over 12,000 students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) achieved a historic milestone, reporting a record-breaking fall 2025 enrollment of 12,060 students, the highest in its 139-year history, eclipsing the previous record of 11,775 set in 2024. This total includes 10,396 undergraduates and a record 1,664 graduate students, reflecting strong growth. UTC Chancellor Lori Bruce emphasized this…
UTC sets record with fall 2025 enrollment
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announced a record fall 2025 enrollment of 12,060 students, the highest in its 139-year history, surpassing the 11,775 from fall 2024. The cohort includes 10,396 undergraduates and a record 1,664 graduate students, representing nearly a 6 percent overall increase—with 613 new graduate enrollments alone (up 38.7 percent). The university…