UTC is proud to recognize the first recipients of the new Moc’s Golden Feather Award, Laura Livermore from the Center for Global Education and Farron Kilburn from the School of Nursing. The award honors staff members who go above and beyond to help make UTC a welcoming, innovative and student-focused place to work and learn.
Research on the road: A conversation with REU student Roseline Gragg
Every summer, several undergraduate students at UTC leave their comfort zones and embark on learning experiences at other universities. Senior Roseline Gragg, an environmental science major at UTC with a minor in communication, spent her summer participating in a coral morphology research project at the University of Southern California.
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.
Mentor Teacher Awards Banquet honors educators who shape the future
More than 100 educators, school administrators, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga faculty and alumni came together on Thursday, July 31, for the annual Mentor Teacher Awards Banquet, an event recognizing the critical role that pre-K–12 mentor teachers play in preparing the next generation of classroom leaders.
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.
Engineering for what’s next: Dean Kumar Yelamarthi connecting CECS to Chattanooga’s future
“There is an energy that pulls you to Chattanooga and a connectedness—on campus and off—that makes you feel like this is a place where you can grow something meaningful,” said Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi, the new dean of the UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science.
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.
UTC alum David Wade appointed to UT Board of Trustees
David Wade, a University of Tennessee at Chattanooga graduate and the president and CEO of EPB, has been appointed to the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees by Lt. Gov. Randy McNally.
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.
For UTC’s Rebecca Shortridge, the numbers have always needed to add up
Dr. Rebecca Shortridge, Gary W. Rollins endowed chair and department head of accounting at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, has always been mindful of how she spends her money.









