UTC has secured a $1.33 million NSF planning grant to develop a QuantumGrid Innovation Hub in Chattanooga, aimed at designing a testbed for advanced cybersecurity in power systems. Teknovation. The hub will bring together researchers, utilities, startups, and industry to prototype quantum-resilient technologies using EPB’s state-of-the-art grid and UTC’s quantum infrastructure. >>>Read More>>>
Dr. Linda Frost To Transition Out Of Role As Dean Of UTC Honors College
Dr. Linda Frost, founding dean of UTC’s Honors College, will transition out of her administrative role at the end of the 2025–26 academic year to return to a faculty position. Under her leadership, the Honors College significantly expanded, launched UTC’s offices for undergraduate research and national scholarships, and doubled the number of students served. A…
Ray Bassett on Jed & JR Mornings Promoting Alan Broadbent Jazz Concert
WUTC’s Editorial Director and Scenic Roots host Ray Bassett joined WGOW’s Jed & JR Mornings to promote a special benefit jazz concert featuring Grammy-winning pianist Alan Broadbent on Thursday, Sept. 11, in UTC’s Roland Hayes Concert Hall. Supported by a generous gift from Ken and Nancy Dryden, the solo piano performance will benefit WUTC. Bassett…
Randall Coleman Talking UTC Marching Band on Jed & JR Mornings
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…