The University of Tennessee System announced that Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been appointed to the Board of Governors of UT‑Battelle, the nonprofit partnership that has managed and operated the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since 2000. UT‑Battelle is jointly owned by the University of Tennessee and Battelle Memorial Institute.
“A Moc’s First Class” helps new students start strong at UTC
The first day of college is about to get a bit easier at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. “A Moc’s First Class,” scheduled immediately after Convocation on Friday, Aug. 15, is designed to help incoming students feel confident, connected and ready for their first week on campus.
Educators incorporate arts into classrooms at UTC summer camp
The Arts Integration Summer Camp returned to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Guerry Center July 22-24, drawing 67 educators eager to blend the arts with their teaching.
A Moc’s guide to Operation Move In: Tips to help make move-in day at UTC easier and even a little fun
Operation Move In at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga kicks off Aug. 13-14 and marks the beginning of Fall Opening. Whether you’re moving in or just helping unload, a few smart steps can make the day go more smoothly.
From driving simulators to award-winning research, psychology graduate Shyla Khan’s road to internship and opportunity
For the last year, Shyla Khan—who earned a Master of Science in Psychological Science degree from UTC in spring 2025—has been working at the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, conducting research utilizing a driving simulator.
Parking and road closure information for Operation Move In
Operation Move In at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga kicks off Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 13-14, welcoming new students to campus and marking the official start of Fall Opening. To support the smooth flow of traffic and ensure a safe and welcoming experience for students and families, several road closures and parking restrictions will be in place during Operation Move In.
UTC Quantum Summer Camp introduces high school students to the rapidly growing world of quantum
High school students from across the region got a glimpse into the future of science and technology during the inaugural Quantum Summer Camp hosted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Quantum Center.
Research on the road: A conversation with REU student Ben DeWitt
Ben DeWitt is spending his summer in Raleigh, North Carolina, participating in the Integrative Microbial and Plant Systems Research REU at North Carolina State University. This is what he had to say about his REU experience.
‘The best summer I’ve had’: UTC students reflect on research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Working at one of the most prestigious science labs in the country can be intimidating, especially when you’re surrounded by some of the top researchers in the field. For three UTC students doing internships at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, they got to experience that challenge firsthand.
UTC mathematician Xiunan Wang receives prestigious NSF LEAPS-MPS Award
Dr. Xiunan Wang, assistant professor in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Mathematics, has received a $249,993 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through the Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (LEAPS-MPS) program.









