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Volkswagen Academy Chattanooga Apprenticeship Graduation 2025 Set For July 21

7/18/2025

The Volkswagen Academy is making history this coming Monday at 3 p.m. as it graduates its first-ever class of Automotive Systems Technology students alongside its sixth cohort of advanced manufacturing specialists. Three students will earn associate of applied science degrees in electric vehicle engineering technology from Chattanooga State Community College, while 15 students graduate from the Robotronics Technology Expert program with AAS degrees in mechatronics technology. Guest speaker will be Tennessee State Senator Bo Watson, with featured speakers EVP & CHRO NAR Gerrit Spengler, ChSCC President Dr. Rebecca Ashford and Valedictorian Troy Leach, graduating apprentices ... (click for more)

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Dr. Phil Cook has officially begun his tenure as the 18th president of Lee University

Historic Chattanooga Women’s Organization Highlighted In New UTC Special Collection

7/15/2025

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library’s Special Collections has completed a grant-funded project to digitize the records of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Chattanooga, making them freely accessible to researchers and the public worldwide. The newly published Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Chattanooga digital ... (click for more)

Cook Officially Assumes Office As 18th President Of Lee University

7/14/2025

On July 1, Dr. Phil Cook officially began his tenure as the 18th president of Lee University, following a presidential transition announced earlier this year by the university’s Board of Directors. Dr. Cook succeeds Dr. Paul Conn, who served as Lee’s president for 34 years before transitioning to the role of chancellor in 2020. Over the ... (click for more)

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Local Students Receive College Honors

7/18/2025

Emma Henderson, of Chattanooga (37416), has been named to the Dean's List at Hamilton College for the spring 2025 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must be a current member of the Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027, have carried a course load of four or more graded credits throughout the semester, and earned an average GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale. Henderson, a rising senior majoring in art history, is a graduate of Girls Preparatory School. * * * University ... more

UTC’s Top Alumni Honors Announced For 2025

7/18/2025

Baylor Names New Trustees

7/17/2025

UTC’s Nancy Mullins Honored With UTFI President’s Award

7/16/2025

GNTC Adult Education Graduate Growing Business In LaFayette

7/16/2025

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New Tennessee Laws Will Make Our State More Prosperous

7/16/2025

The phrase “Make America Tennessee” is gaining momentum as our state continues to experience significant victories. If more of the country followed our lead, we would be freer, safer, stronger and more united. We have led the nation in fighting for common sense, freedom and parental rights. It should come as no surprise that the Volunteer State continues to attract tens of thousands of new residents each year. U-Haul’s growth index places Tennessee ahead of 45 other states in welcoming ... more

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7/11/2025

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7/18/2025

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7/17/2025

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7/17/2025

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Mays Claims Long-Awaited State Title At Senior Match Play

7/18/2025

Rick Mays wondered if this moment would ever happen. Once it did, the long wait suddenly became worthwhile. For many years, the Riceville resident has been a regular participant ... more