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May 2026 Sponsored Program Activity
Congratulations!
The following UTC Faculty and Staff have attracted $1,561,482 in external grant and contract awards:
Dr. Venkateswara Kode (Civil and Chemical Engineering) has received $199,516 from the National Science Foundation for the project entitled, "ERI: Renewable Water Harvesting Using Tunable Solid Bio-Desiccants for Low-Energy Regeneration."
Charlie Mix, Nyssa Hunt, and Laura...read more ❯
Notice of Final Defense - Khowshik Dey to Present Master's Research
The UTC Graduate School is pleased to announce that Khowshik Dey will present Master's research titled, MOLECULAR MODELING OF WATER AND AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTES UNDER ELECTRIC FIELDS: THERMAL, DIELECTRIC, AND TRANSPORT PROPERTIES on 06/09/2026 at 9:00AM in CECS EMCS Building, room 415D. Everyone is invited to attend. EngineeringChair: Murat...read more ❯
IonQ Workshop
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Multi-Disciplinary Research Building at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Quantum computing workshop, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in the MDRB.
Quantum computing workshop, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in the MDRB.
Quantum computing workshop, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in the MDRB.
Quantum computing workshop, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in the MDRB.
Quantum computing...read more ❯
Campus and community leaders welcome Quantum Center Director
Inaugural Quantum Center Director Rick Mukherjee was greeted by an array of leaders from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the community, as well as UT President Randy Boyd, at a Jan. 15 reception to introduce him to multiple University collaborators, partners and friends.
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The History of Founder's Week
Founder's Week is a long-standing tradition that connects the university community with its origins. First known as Founder's Day, the purpose of the occasion is to commemorate the institution's first day on September 15, 1886. On that date, which a local newspaper reported marked "an epoch in the educational history, not only of Chattanooga, but of the surrounding country," Chattanooga...read more ❯
Special Collections Exhibition: "Greetings from Chattanooga! Postcards from the Scenic City"
As mass-produced, commercial objects, postcards’ value as historical objects has often been overlooked. “Greetings from Chattanooga! Postcards from the Scenic City,” Special Collections’ new exhibition, curated by student assistant Wyn Seay '26, explores the use and history of postcards.
On display in the Library’s Roth Grand Reading Room (LIB 402) through August 2026, the...read more ❯
More Than a Destination: My Barcelona Story
Studying abroad in Barcelona during Fall 2025 was one of the most meaningful and life-changing experiences I have ever had. When I first chose the WorldStrides (previously ISA) program and decided on Barcelona, I was excited about traveling and experiencing a new culture, but I did not realize how much I would grow as a person. Looking back, I can confidently say that studying abroad helped...read more ❯
Finding Home Across the World: My Study Abroad Experience in Gwangju, South Korea
Ever since I was a little kid, I knew I wanted to travel. My dad bought me a giant map that we hung on our wall, and together we marked every place we dreamed of going. That map sparked a curiosity that never left me. As I grew older, I began to imagine not just visiting another country, but actually living and learning in one. I wanted to experience life beyond my hometown of Knoxville,...read more ❯
Center for Regional Economic Research
5/31/26: Notable Quotables in Chattanooga
CRER director and chief economist Howard Wall was among the Chattanooga Times Free Press's notable quotables this week:
"You're not moving to Tennessee to turn it into a liberal paradise. You're leaving California to get a place that fits you more politically."
– Howard Wall, author of a paper on migration into and out of the Chattanooga area, on why he believes many people...read more ❯
5/31/26: Transplant Californians Aren’t the Problem. It’s Our Homegrown Politicians in Tennessee
A Chattanooga Times editorial responded to the debate about the influx of Californians that was documented by a recent CRER white paper, "Where Y'all From? Chattanooga's Domestic Migration, 2021-25".
Much of this population growth can, in fact, be attributed to new residents moving here from states like California and Florida, according to a recent UTC study analyzing Chattanooga's...read more ❯
College of Arts and Sciences: Communication
9th annual Photo Night features Pulitzer Prize winner
Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Mike Stewart of the Associated Press will headline a slate of professionals speaking at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga’s ninth annual Photo Night on March 5.
The Communication Department event also will feature former Sports Illustrated photographer and current Sony Electronics artisan of imagery Patrick Murphy-Racey, Chattanooga...read more ❯
UTC COMM Students Place 10th in Nation for Writing
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program recently announced that UTC placed 10th in the nation in its overall intercollegiate writing competition. This the first time UTC has placed in the top 10 of one of the Hearst's overall competitions. UTC in the only university from Tennessee to place in the top 10 of one of the Hearst's five overall competitions this year.
The award is the result of a...read more ❯
Engineering and Computer Science Blog
Spring 2026 Dean's List
View the Spring 2026 College of Engineering and Computer Science Dean’s List and discover students recognized for academic excellence and high achievement.read more ❯
To the Engineers Who Shape Chattanooga: A Letter from the Dean
To the Engineers Who Shape Chattanooga: A Letter from the Dean
This Engineers Week, I have been reflecting on the role engineering plays in shaping the life of our city. It is a moment each year that invites us to pause, to look around, and to appreciate the often-unseen work that supports how we live, move, connect, and grow. It prompts a simple but powerful question: What would...read more ❯
Gary W. Rollins College of Business
Rollins College of Business Alumni Spotlight: Benjamin Cheatham on His Path from UTC to J.P. Morgan
Benjamin Cheatham ('18) earned a Bachelor of Science with a double major in accounting and finance from the Rollins College of Business. Photo by Patrick Mashburn
Benjamin Cheatham is a 2018 graduate of the Gary W. Rollins College of Business at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with a double major in accounting and finance. After graduating,...read more ❯
From the classroom to the ballpark: How a Marketing degree turned into a front-row seat
Kylie Sanders (BSBA Marketing '26) manages the Team Store as the retail intern for the Chattanooga Lookouts. Photo by Angela Foster.
Kylie Sanders didn't plan on working in retail, but when the Chattanooga Lookouts opened a brand-new stadium, she saw an opportunity and she went after it.
Kylie graduated from Gary W. Rollins College of Business with a degree in marketing and landed an...read more ❯
Dr. Mark Johnson's Podcast Tour!
Dr. Mark Johnson recently appeared on several podcasts to discuss his new book, American Bacon: The History of a Food Phenomenon. read more ❯
History Department End-of-Year Barbecue and Awards Ceremony!
Join us on Monday, April 28, from 2:00 to 4:00 at Patten House for ribs, delicious vegetarian/vegan food, awards, and a chance to celebrate the semester!read more ❯
Information Technology Systems Status
MocsPrint Canon Printer Issues
Status Update at 1:00pm: Services have been restored.
June 1, 2026: We are currently working on an issue that is impacting printing to the Canon printers (MocsPrint) across campus. At this time, you may see an error that the "billing system is offline" when attempting to print. We will post an update as soon as we have an estimated time for resolution.
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HPC Outage
Issue Resolved - 05/28/2026 at 11:15 AM: HPC service has been restored.
Issue Reported - 05/28/2026 at 9:15 AM: Campus HPC resources are currently unavailable. We will provide updates once the service is restored.
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ORSP Updates and Grant Opportunities
May 2026 Sponsored Program Activity
MAY 2026 AWARDS AND PROPOSALS
Congratulations! The following UTC Faculty and Staff have attracted $1,561,482 in external grant and contract awards:
Dr. Venkateswara Kode (Civil and Chemical Engineering) has received $199,516 from the National Science Foundation for the project entitled, "ERI: Renewable Water Harvesting Using Tunable Solid Bio-Desiccants for Low-Energy...read more ❯
April 2026 Sponsored Program Activity
APRIL 2026 AWARDS AND PROPOSALS
Congratulations! The following UTC Faculty and Staff have attracted $525,520 in external grant and contract awards:
Dr. Bento Lobo (Finance & Economics) has requested and received $25,000 from the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga for the project entitled, "2026 EPB Contract for CRER Scholars."
Catherine Quinlan and Dr. Lucy Schultz...read more ❯
PFA Newsletter - April
UTC Parents and Families,
April is here, which means the end of the spring semester is drawing near! This time in the semester can be exciting and stressful. There are a few different ways you can support your students as they wrap up their spring semester. For students who are preparing to enter their career, this can be a nerve wrecking time. If this sounds like your student, UTC's Career...read more ❯
PFA Newsletter - March 2026
UTC Parents and Families,
As we reach the midpoint of the semester, students are preparing for midterm exams and looking forward to spring break. Midterms are often a time for students to gain a clear picture of where they stand academically. There are many academic resources on campus that can support your student's academic journey, including the Writing Center, Math Plaza, Center for...read more ❯
Modification to Campus Operations and Weather Warning for 1/10/25 - 1/11/25 (1/9/2025)
UTC Community:
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning from Friday, January 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM through Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM EST.
The safety of the University community is always our top priority.
Modification to Campus Operations
Thursday, January 9, 2025
No changes to campus operations.
Athletics encourages fans to cheer on the Men's...read more ❯
UTC-ALERT: Timely Warning Update
Update to the UTC-ALERT: Timely Warning sent on November 4, 2024.
On Saturday, November 2, 2024, the UTC Police Department (UTCPD) received a report of an alleged aggravated assault, robbery, and fondling incident that began off-campus and ended in UTC Parking Lot #62. A Timely Warning was sent to alert the UTC community. After a thorough investigation by the UTCPD, it was determined that...read more ❯
TOH@UTC Updates for Spring 2026: Evidence of continued progress
As we move through the Spring 2026 semester, here is an update on the status of the ongoing Total Organizational Health (TOH@UTC) initiative here at UTC. As a reminder, this initiative remains a data-driven effort to build a culture that protects and promotes "worker health" (physical, psychological, and social well-being) and "organizational health" (resilience and adaptability) within our...read more ❯
Understanding and Managing Emotions at Work: A TOH@UTC Guide
Generated with AI (12/2/25)
A common challenge encountered when working with leaders across campus is how to identify, understand, and generally work with the emotions and emotional experiences of their employees. There is no shortcut to doing that type of listening, learning, and relationship building work. It is not easy, but it is necessary as we work to build and sustain a culture that...read more ❯