Why Give
Because Mocs Soar Together
Your support for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has the power to change lives. Your generosity enables students to pursue their aspirations and helps create a brighter future for our Moc community by providing them with exceptional learning experiences, access to renowned faculty, top-ranked academic programs and improved learning environments.
We express our heartfelt gratitude for your thoughtful demonstration of what it means to be a Moc.
Your Impact
Students and Donors Connect at Annual Scholarship Luncheon
“I definitely would not have been able to go to college without a scholarship.” — Sara Mathews, a business analytics major and recipient of the O’Brien Family COBA Scholarship for Study Abroad As Katie Collins didn’t come to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga expecting to lead anything. Now, as a senior, she’s the president of the Society of Women …
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Max Fuller (’75) Names Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
“This gift is entrepreneurial, too.” — Max Fuller (’75) The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga received an exceptional gift from alumnus and successful local entrepreneur Max Fuller to name the center at the Gary W. Rollins College of Business, the Max Fuller Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This $5 million gift will further …
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A Game-Changing Gift for UTC Women’s Athletics
“Supporting UTC and its student-athletes has been a privilege for our family.” — Movita Steiner A trailblazing gift for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s women’s athletics, the Steiner family has committed to a seven-figure contribution to explore a women’s athletics complex at UTC. This new complex will include new competition and practice facilities for women’s soccer, new locker rooms …
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An Investment in Honors – Richard Zhang (’92)
“This is the best investment I could possibly make.” — Richard Zhang (’92) As a triple-major and Honors College graduate, Zhang knows firsthand how transformative an honors education can be—and now he’s paying it forward in a big way. Now, with a seven-figure gift to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Honors College, Zhang is helping future Mocs access the …
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The Honors Impact
Impacting Lives, Shaping Futures One way that Elizabeth and Kelly Jo focused on sustaining the college’s work was to promote giving to the O’Dea Lecture in the Humanities series at the Gala. Named after UC Foundation Professor of English Gregory O’Dea, who also served the Honors College for more than 25 years, Gala attendees and other supporters raised over $34,000 …
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Supporting UTC Starts Early
Walker (‘13) and Sarah (‘15) Rhodes Passionate supporters of UTC Athletics, Walker (‘13) and Sarah (‘15) Rhodes have a special connection to the university that began as students. A love story rooted in UTC sports, Walker met most of Sarah’s family, prior to meeting Sarah, through their shared enthusiasm for Mocs football. Walker and Sarah finally met after the 2013 …
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Alexander-Higham Scholarship
The Scholarship Impact Abroad Every other summer, students journey from Chattanooga to Spain to take upper-level Spanish and culture classes. One of these trips included Jacqueline Alvarado, a senior Political Science major and first-generation college student at UTC. Jacqueline’s experience was made possible by the Alexander-Higham Fund for First Generation Study Abroad. Drs. Michael Alexander and Carol Higham, husband and …
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Fostering Excellence Through Generosity
The deep-rooted connection between Charles and Suzanne Forlidas (’75, ’87) and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is nothing short of a love story – one of dedication, gratitude and a fervent belief in the power of personal investment in public education. Suzanne’s journey with UTC began when, upon graduating from high school, she witnessed the transformation of the private …
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Innovation Through Philanthropy
Graduating from UTC in 1992, Richard X. Zhang’s profound connection with UTC and its Honors College has grown from graduate to donor, creating an indelible impact for our students. This philanthropic act underscores Richard’s commitment to educational excellence, echoing his earlier contributions like the Robert Fulton and Richard X. Zhang Endowed International Exchange Scholarship fund, granting students the opportunity to …
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Forever a Moc – Alan Cooper (‘96)
“If you knew Alan, you knew his love for the Mocs,” says Alan’s wife, Laura. Alan Cooper (‘96) was a well-known face at Chattanooga football and basketball games. The year before he passed, Laura had Alan’s truck painted UTC Blue and Gold for tailgates at Finley Stadium. His brother, Scott Cooper, has agreed to continue that tradition. While at UTC …
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Champions of Campus
Kathy (‘90) and Eddie O’Brien (‘87) are steadfast pillars of support for initiatives across UTC, showing genuine dedication to campus life. Together, they have made significant contributions to both academic and athletic endeavors. Their support extends to the Marching Mocs, where the heartbeat of campus spirit resonates, and to the esteemed Gary W. Rollins College of Business, known for its …
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Dreaming of Equality
More than 70 students have benefitted from the legacy of Dr. Littleton H. Mason over the past 30 years. Dr. Mason spent over 17 years of his career at Chattanooga City College and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He was dedicated to helping students and the community fulfill the “dream of equality.” In memory of this life-long passion, Dr. Mason’s family established the Littleton H. Mason Scholarship. Unlike other scholarships based in an area of study, the Littleton H. Mason Scholarship is awarded by UTC’s Multicultural Center to students who are keeping Dr. Mason’s
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