With nearly 500 people in attendance, the UTC Department of Communication hosted its ninth Photo Night on Wednesday, March 5, celebrating student storytelling and featuring speakers like UTC alum Jess Harris.
UTC to introduce changes to academic calendar starting in 2026
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is making a significant shift in its academic calendar, with changes set to begin in spring 2026 as part of a transition to a new long-term structure.
On cloud nine: UTC SMILE Fund team soars to another CFA Research Challenge win
For the ninth straight year, a team of SMILE Fund students emerged victorious in the CFA Institute Greater Tennessee Research Challenge. The SMILE Fund (Student Managed Investment Learning Experience) group of Gary W. Rollins College of Business undergraduates Justice Cardenas, Caden Christenson, Breonna Gandhi, Daniel Goodman and Kyle Leivas demonstrated financial acumen and research expertise in winning the CFA event held on Feb. 26 in Nashville.
‘Economics and Etiquette:’ Learning economic principles, networking and the art of dining
“Economics and Etiquette” was organized by Dr. Claudia Kramer, the Scott L. Probasco Jr. Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise, whose mission “is to study the American free enterprise system and the conditions under which it operates most efficiently, engage in high-level scholarly research and contribute to the public knowledge and understanding of economic theory and practice.”
UTC to celebrate 40th anniversary of Meacham Writers’ Workshop March 19-22
The 2025 Spring Meacham Writers’ Workshop, taking place March 19-22, is free and open to the public—with events held at various locations on the UTC campus and at Stove Works (1250 E. 13th St. in Chattanooga). Since its inception in 1985, the workshop has provided a platform for nationally known authors, local writers, students and novice writers to engage in an open exchange of ideas, works and readings.
Expansion of UTC’s Gary W. Rollins College of Business breaks ground
The current home of the Gary W. Rollins College of Business broke ground on an 81,000-square-foot expansion to Fletcher Hall on Monday, March 3. Located at the corner of McCallie Avenue and Douglas Street, the four-story addition will complement the existing building by connecting all four stories, expanding on the north side of the building facing away from McCallie Avenue.
Women’s History Month at UTC: A time for recognizing and celebrating women
To honor the sacrifices and changes women have set forth in history, the Center for Women and Gender Equity (WaGE) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga celebrates Women’s History Month throughout March.
Running on research: How UTC’s marathon project is shaping Chattanooga’s running community
As the sun set at the end of a snowy Wednesday, a group of runners made their way around the track at Girls Preparatory School. The group, made up of mostly UTC students along with a few faculty members and local residents, was part of the “Chattanooga Marathon Project” research initiative.
UT Leadership Institute comes to Chattanooga
The UT Leadership Institute recognizes and trains leaders within the UT System to develop their skills and understanding of leadership’s role in higher education. Approximately 50 participants from UT institutions and administrative units are invited to attend.
Summer blast: UTC’s Challenger STEM Learning Center relaunches summer camp
UTC’s Challenger STEM Learning Center is hosting day camps for children throughout the summer. Starting in June, rising second to sixth graders in the Challenger Exploration Camp will have the opportunity to participate in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) challenges, rocket launches and explorations of space and Earth.