The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

09/08/2026

Applying to college can add up quickly, but UTC is offering prospective students a chance to save money during Free Application Week, taking place Sept. 14-18.

During Free App Week, the University will waive its standard $30 undergraduate application fee and $35 Graduate School application fee (domestic applications only) for all applicants who use the code FREEAPP27 in the UTC application portal at utc.edu/apply. 💙 💛

09/05/2026

The future of transportation is coming to Chattanooga. 🚗💡

Chattanooga Connect 2026 will bring leaders from government, industry, higher education and technology together Sept. 14-16 to explore what it takes to move emerging technologies from promising pilots to real-world solutions.

Michael Halem of the U.S. Department of Transportation will deliver the keynote, with USDOT’s Stan Caldwell and other leaders joining conversations about the future of mobility, innovation and technology.

📍 Registration is open. Learn more, view the full agenda and register: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/09/usdots-michael-halem-to-keynote-utcs-chattanooga-connect-2026/

Michael Halem, principal deputy assistant secretary for research and technology at the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), will deliver a keynote address at Chattanooga Connect 2026, joining transportation, technology, government, research and industry leaders in Chattanooga Sept. 14...

09/05/2026

A $25 million federal grant will help bring a new generation of transportation technology to downtown Chattanooga, with UTC playing a central role in research, education and workforce development.

The grant, awarded to CARTA through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s BUILD program, will support autonomous electric shuttles and the infrastructure needed to operate them. A new Live-Learning Lab will give UTC students and faculty the opportunity to study and develop autonomous transportation technology alongside an operating transit system, building on research from UTC’s Center for Urban Informatics and Progress.

The project will also help prepare students for careers in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and connected infrastructure.

Read the full story: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/09/utc-to-play-key-role-in-25-million-carta-autonomous-vehicle-project/

09/04/2026

UTC DPT graduates are taking their expertise to the next level. 👏 🩺

Eight alumni from the Classes of 2020 through 2024 recently earned board certifications across specialties, including pediatric, geriatric, sports, neurologic, and orthopedic physical therapy.

Their accomplishments reflect a continued commitment to learning, specialized care, and serving patients throughout their careers. Congratulations to all eight alumni!

🔗 Read the full story to learn about their journeys and the impact they’re making in their communities: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/09/board-certified-eight-utc-dpt-alums-advance-their-physical-therapy-careers/

Eight University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Doctor of Physical Therapy alumni from the Classes of 2020 through 2024 recently talked about their newly earned board certifications, adding to careers already taking shape in hospitals, rehabilitation centers and clinics across the country.

09/04/2026

Happy National College Colors Day! 💙💛

Today is all about showing a little extra school spirit and celebrating the colors that bring our college communities together.

Here at UTC, there’s no question what colors we’re wearing: blue and gold (!!!) Whether you’re on campus, at work, or representing the Mocs from miles away, today is a great day to show your UTC pride.

Once a Moc, always a Moc. 💙💛

09/04/2026

What can libraries, parks, and other shared public spaces teach us about building stronger communities? Join the Department of Communication for Common Ground: The Power of Social Infrastructure, featuring Eric Klinenberg, author of Palaces for the People.

📅 September 24
🕕 6 p.m.
📍 Hayes Concert Hall

Free and open to the public.

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/