UTC’s Vinny Nguyen, a junior double majoring in political science: international/comparative studies and economics: international public policy, with a minor in Asian studies, was selected to receive the Boren Scholarship to study in Vietnam.
Honors College students explore Chattanooga during City as Text
On Aug. 14, approximately 140 incoming UTC Honors College students in the Brock Scholars and Innovations in Honors programs were divided into groups of four to five and tasked with exploring local historic neighborhoods. The students were encouraged to walk through a neighborhood or area to gain a better understanding of their community.
Welcome to Welcome Week 2025: A look at the first week in photos
UTC’s annual back-to-school tradition, Welcome Week, is here to greet new and returning students.
Mocs Express makes it easier than ever to get around UTC and beyond
A seat on the Mocs Express—UTC’s shuttle system—is always free.
The people of UTC: Get to know Chancellor Lori Bruce
Being chancellor is an intense role that comes with a packed schedule, which is something Dr. Lori Bruce is already familiar with. She recently sat down to discuss her role, background and advice for UTC students.
New Mocs era: Welcoming the Class of 2029
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.
At the helm: UTC students lead selective national undergraduate research journal
The Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA), a national publication run by students, has its editorial home at UTC.
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.
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.







