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More than 20 years apart, mother and daughter, Tonya and Shayne, discovered the same thing at UTC: a place to grow, connect and call home.

UTC’s Literacy First pilot program pairs aspiring educators with young readers — and changes both in the process.

The 2026 alumni award recipients represent the very best of the UTC community. These honorees have made a lasting impact on their professions, their communities and the University.

When you head out to UTC Night at the Chattanooga Lookouts on Friday, August 21, you won’t just see a game… you’ll experience it at the brand-new Erlanger Park.

Through UTC’s women-to-women mentorship program, Caroline Meacham (‘19) and student Audrie Pletcher are building confidence, expanding career possibilities and helping the next generation of women engineers thrive.

We are excited to introduce the new members of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Alumni Board of Directors.

Every graduating class brings a unique blend of stories and ambition, and the Class of 2025 is no different. From a future doctor to an aspiring social worker, these graduates aren’t just crossing the stage — they’re stepping into what’s next with purpose and drive.

Standing on Ellis Island this spring as a recipient of the 2026 Ellis Island Medal of Honor, A. Hamid Andalib (’85) reflected less on his own accomplishments and more on the journey that brought him there. “This recognition is something I hold with deep humility,” Andalib said following the ceremony. “I do not see it …

As the National Cornbread Festival returns to South Pittsburg, UTC design alumni at Lodge Cast Iron are working behind the scenes to bring tradition, creativity and community together.