Convocation 2025 at UTC was filled with many “firsts.” For students, it was their first time officially gathering as Mocs, where they received a high-energy welcome to campus.
Hundreds of new Mocs arrive for Operation Move In 2025
Despite the heavy rain, music still echoed, smiles still spread across faces and belongings still rolled into on-campus housing at the UTC.
UTC’s Chris Smith earns national recognition for military support
Dr. Chris Smith, director of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing, has been recognized with the Patriot Award from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program.
Public safety advisory: Weather for Aug. 13, 2025
The Department of Public Safety is actively monitoring conditions with City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County and State of Tennessee first-responder agencies.
Alling Family Student-Athlete Academic Center announced at UTC
Ted and Kelly Alling, both longtime supporters of education and philanthropy, have committed a significant gift to name the Alling Family Student-Athlete Academic Center at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
UTC Chancellor Lori Bruce appointed to UT‑Battelle Board of Governors
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.
UTC faculty team up with area high school teachers to spark STEM learning
A University of Tennessee at Chattanooga-led team is bringing real-world science into high school classrooms through support from community partners, hands-on professional development and a problem-based learning unit designed to spark curiosity around the rise of electric vehicles.
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.









