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Dr. Lori Mann Bruce was named the 19th chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (photo by Dan Henry\/UTC).<\/p><\/div>\n

Dr. Lori Mann Bruce has been named the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga following board approval during a special meeting of the UT Board of Trustees on Friday, May 16.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Her appointment, recommended by UT System President Randy Boyd, becomes effective June 30.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bruce, <\/span>who will become the 19th leader in University history<\/span><\/b><\/a>, currently serves as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Tennessee Technological University. In that role, she oversees all academic operations and leads research and strategic planning efforts for more than 10,000 students across eight academic colleges.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Under her leadership, Tennessee Tech achieved a perfect academic program quality score from the state\u2014an accomplishment unmatched in over four decades. She led the development and launch of multiple new academic programs at the bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s and Ph.D. levels, each aligning with statewide and regional workforce needs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bruce spearheaded efforts to increase annual research funding from $16 million to more than $46 million, with projections to be even higher for 2025. Her tenure included more than $350 million in campus infrastructure improvements\u2014from new science and engineering facilities to major building renovations. In addition, she launched the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence and implemented a campuswide compensation study that raised salaries across faculty and staff ranks.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI was deeply honored and humbled to be recommended by President Boyd to serve as the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,\u201d Bruce said. \u201cUTC is a dynamic institution with a proud tradition of academic excellence, innovation and community engagement. I look forward to working collaboratively with faculty, staff, students and the greater Chattanooga community to build on this strong foundation and lead UTC into its next chapter of growth and opportunity.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The selection of Bruce followed a national search guided by UT Martin Chancellor Yancy Freeman. The committee was comprised of UTC faculty, staff, students and community representatives.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Finalists participated in campus visits and public forums in April, during which Bruce spoke about the importance of mission-driven leadership. She emphasized the health and well-being of students, and her vision for advancing UTC\u2019s impact on individuals, communities and inclusive excellence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the most important responsibilities I have as president is hiring outstanding people to lead our campuses and institutes,\u201d Boyd said. \u201cLori is a dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a strong track record of academic excellence, innovation and a deep commitment to student success. I believe she will be a transformative leader for UTC and the greater Chattanooga community.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bruce is no stranger to Tennessee. She grew up on a working farm in Lincoln County, about 90 minutes west of Chattanooga. Her early life experiences shaped her values of hard work, service and education, especially after her mother enrolled in college while raising children\u2014a decision that left a lasting impression on Bruce.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNeither of my parents had the opportunity to go to college when they graduated high school,\u201d she recalled, \u201cso when I was young, they stressed the importance of education and the belief that a university education could help you become whatever you wanted to be in life. When I was a teenager, my mother earned her bachelor\u2019s degree\u2014and I saw firsthand how her education broadened her perspectives of the world and allowed her to have a much more personally fulfilling and higher-paying job. Education just opens so many doors of opportunity.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bruce\u2019s higher education career spans nearly three decades and includes extensive academic and administrative experience. Prior to Tennessee Tech, she served as associate vice president for academic affairs and dean of the Graduate School at Mississippi State University.\u00a0 She also held appointments as Giles distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering, associate dean for research and graduate studies in the Bagley College of Engineering, executive director of the High Performance Computing Collaboratory and interim director of the Raspet Flight Research Laboratory.<\/span><\/p>\n

During her time as a faculty member, Bruce personally led research projects that were funded at more than $20 million by federal and industry partners, resulting in over 150 peer-reviewed scholarly publications, cited more than 6,000 times.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bruce earned a Ph.D. and a bachelor\u2019s degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and a master\u2019s degree in electrical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. She also completed graduate coursework in biomedical engineering through the Georgia Tech\/Emory Medical School joint program.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI will ensure that student success is at the heart of everything we do\u2014from ensuring access and support to helping students graduate career-ready and equipped to make meaningful contributions in a rapidly evolving workforce,\u201d Bruce said. \u201cWe will also continue to strengthen UTC\u2019s role as a regional leader leveraging the expertise of our faculty to drive research, innovation and economic development across the greater Chattanooga region and beyond.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

UTC Interim Chancellor Robert Dooley, who has served in the role since Jan. 1, praised Bruce\u2019s appointment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI am thrilled to welcome Dr. Bruce to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,\u201d Dooley said. \u201cHer background and exceptional leadership experience in higher education make her the right chancellor to move UTC forward. I look forward to welcoming her to Chattanooga and supporting her as she transitions to UTC. This is an exciting moment for our campus and I am confident in the future ahead.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dr. Lori Mann Bruce has been named the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga following board approval during a special meeting of the UT Board of Trustees on May 16. Her appointment, recommended by UT System President Randy Boyd, becomes effective June 30.<\/p>\n

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