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In her first 100 days, she plans to listen closely to students and faculty, and spotlight UTC\u2019s strengths by \u201ctelling its story with boldness and pride.\u201d Her priorities include student-centered leadership, community engagement, and expanding UTC\u2019s research and regional impact. &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesfreepress.com\/news\/2025\/jul\/04\/qa-new-utc-chancellor-lori-mann-bruce-talks-about\/\">Read More<\/a> &gt;&gt;&gt;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lori\u202fMann Bruce began as UTC\u2019s 19th chancellor on July\u202f1 after serving as provost at Tennessee Tech, where she boosted research funding and launched new academic programs. 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