The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

09/03/2026

Meet four Mocs who never really left 👋

For Caroline Jacobs, Kailey Agoo, Ryan Geyer and Dixie Edmondson, their on-campus jobs turned into something bigger. What started as part-time work in recreation, IT, and marketing led each of them straight into full-time careers at UTC after graduation.

Now they're using what they learned in the classroom and on the job to support the same campus community that shaped them. 💙 💛

🔗 Read their stories here: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/09/student-jobs-can-open-doors-to-full-time-careers/

09/02/2026

We’re starting the fall semester by celebrating the faculty who continue to make an impact through teaching, research, scholarship and service. 💙💛

Congratulations to the UTC faculty members recognized with new professorships, grants, tenure and promotions, and professional development leave for the 2026-27 academic year!

🔗 Read the full story and meet all of this year’s honorees: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/09/utc-recognizes-faculty-earning-professorships-grants-tenure-promotions-and-professional-development-leave/

As we begin the 2026-27 academic year, UTC honors the outstanding accomplishments of our faculty.

09/02/2026

UTC will host 9/11: A Day of Remembrance at noon on Friday, Sept. 11, in the University Center Auditorium, bringing the campus and Chattanooga community together on the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

The program will honor those killed on Sept. 11 and recognize the courage, service and sacrifice of military members, first responders and their families in the years since.

Presented by the Scenic City Women’s Network, the commemorative event is open to UTC students, faculty, staff, alumni, military-connected families and community members.

🔗 For more information, click here: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/09/utc-community-invited-to-9-11-a-day-of-remembrance-marking-25th-anniversary-of-attacks/

09/01/2026

Meet Randall Williams 👋

For some students, the title “Dean of Students” may sound intimidating. Randall hopes they’ll see it differently.

Less than a year into the role at UTC, Williams oversees everything from student engagement and campus organizations to Student Outreach and Support and student conduct. His goal is to help students make the most of their time at UTC and overcome any challenges that may come up along the way. 💙 💛

🔗 Get to know him more here: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/09/the-people-of-utc-get-to-know-dean-of-students-randall-williams/

08/31/2026

There’s more than 130 years of history behind the doors of one of UTC’s most distinctive buildings. 🏛️

Built in 1896, the Isbester House at 551 Oak St. was once the home of Chattanooga industrialist Caleb B. Isbester. Over the years, the historic Queen Anne Revival home served as a mayor’s residence, a men’s dormitory and professional offices before returning to UTC in 2011.

Following extensive restoration and preservation, the building became known as Alumni House in 2016. Today, it serves as an administrative headquarters for campus, housing the offices of the chancellor, provost and director of economic and workforce development.

🔗 Discover the story behind one of UTC’s historic landmarks and the people who helped shape Chattanooga: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/08/if-these-walls-could-talk-alumni-house-551-oak-street-isbester-house/

08/31/2026

Congressman Chuck Fleischmann has successfully secured $3 million in federal funding to advance the UTC Translational Research Program. This significant investment underscores UTC’s commitment to pioneering research and innovation that directly benefits the community and the region.

The funding, awarded as part of a federal appropriations package, will support UTC’s efforts to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and real-world application. The Translational Research Program at UTC focuses on translating groundbreaking research into practical solutions.

🔗 Read more here: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/08/congressman-chuck-fleischmann-secures-3-million-for-utcs-translational-research-program/

08/29/2026

What a week. 💙💛

Classes are underway, campus is buzzing again and the fall semester is officially in full swing. From the first day of classes to Weeks of Welcome events across campus, take a look back at some of our favorite moments from the first week.

We’re glad you’re here, Mocs!

See the full Flickr gallery here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/utchattanooga/albums/72177720335219800/

08/28/2026

Just your average day of yoga at UTC…with a few extra participants. 🐐🧘

Students got a chance to relax, recharge and spend some time with some four-legged friends during Goat Yoga as part of Weeks of Welcome.

We’re not sure who enjoyed it more, the Mocs or the goats! 💙💛

08/28/2026

Before their first classes at UTC, more than 100 new Honors College students got to know the city they’ll now call home. 💙

As part of the annual City as Text activity, students explored neighborhoods across Chattanooga, taking in the history, local businesses, public spaces, transportation and more before returning to campus to share what they discovered.

Lifelong Chattanoogan and community advocate Krue Brock joined the discussion, encouraging students to stay curious, seek out opportunities to learn and get involved in their new community.

“You’re one relationship away from solving a lot of things that could be better,” Brock told students.

Read more here: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/08/incoming-utc-honors-college-students-explore-their-new-home/

08/28/2026

The headphones were on and the Mocs showed up. 🎧

Last night’s Headphone Dance Party brought students together for one of our favorite Weeks of Welcome traditions.

The photos might be silent, but we promise the party wasn’t.