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Hiren Desai (’91) – 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has awarded its highest alumni honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award, to Hiren Desai (’91), recognizing his entrepreneurial achievements and philanthropic impact. Desai is founder and CEO of Chattanooga-based 3H Group Inc., a hospitality and real estate company he launched in 2000. Under his leadership, 3H Group has grown to …
Sen. Bo Watson (’83) – 2025 Outstanding Service Award
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has named Tennessee Sen. Bo Watson (’83) as the recipient of its 2025 Outstanding Service Award, recognizing a lifetime of commitment to public service, healthcare, and education advocacy. A longtime advocate for education, healthcare, and public service, Watson has represented Tennessee’s 11th Senate District since 2006, serving as Speaker …
Hallie DeHart (’18) – 2025 GOLD Excellence Award
Hallie DeHart (’18), founder of the thriving home décor and gift shop Chêne Blanc, has been recognized with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s 2025 GOLD Excellence Award, celebrating early-career alumni who achieve professional success and positively impact their communities. DeHart’s entrepreneurial journey began at UTC, where she developed her passion for business and community …
Meet Hannah Engelbrecht (’23): UTC’s New Face of Alumni Engagement
The UTC Office of Alumni Affairs is excited to welcome Hannah Engelbrecht (’23) as the new alumni engagement coordinator. In this role, Hannah will lead initiatives and events designed to strengthen connections between recent graduates, students and the broader alumni community. She brings a strong background in events and marketing, along with her firsthand experience …
UTC’s Top Alumni Honors Announced for 2025
The 2025 alumni award recipients are a testament to the impact and excellence that our graduates bring to the world.
UTC Welcomes New Members to the Alumni Board of Directors
We are excited to introduce the new members of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Alumni Board of Directors.
Celebrating 50 Years of UTC I-O Psychology
This fall marks a significant milestone for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology program as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Established in 1975, the program has evolved from a promising initiative designed to support local personnel managers into one of the nation’s premier I-O master’s degree programs. Program director Chris Cunningham attributes …
Jaiden Grant: Finding Her Voice at UTC
When Jaiden Grant stepped onto the University of Tennessee campus in fall 2021, she brought with her a quiet demeanor and a heart full of hope. Shy and anxious after high school, she was searching for a place where she could grow, just not too far from home. “I chose UTC because it was the …
Evan Scannapiego: Engineering His Own Comeback
When Evan Scannapiego arrived at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as a freshman in fall 2019, he wasn’t sure what to expect. It was the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, and like many students, he chose UTC for its convenience and proximity to home. “I’m from Cleveland, Tennessee, so UTC was a close …