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Every Gift Tells a Story
Building connections. Inspiring generosity.
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Report
At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, every connection strengthens our mission and every act of generosity changes lives. Because of you, students discover new opportunities, faculty reach new heights and our city grows stronger.
Fiscal Year 2025–26 was a year defined by impact, one fueled by alumni pride, community partnerships and a shared belief that together, we can achieve more.
dollars raised through donor generosity
donor-supported scholarships awarded to UTC students
donors who invested in UTC students, faculty and programs
A Note From Advancement
This year was nothing short of extraordinary, with alumni, donors and friends helping UTC’s Advancement team raise over $32 million from 7,085 donors. Your generosity directly supported students, faculty and staff while reinforcing that UTC is a vital part of the growth and future of our region.
We celebrated the grand opening of the Wolford Center, groundbreakings for the Kennedy Health Sciences Building in November, the Rollins College of Business expansion in March and secured seven transformational seven-figure gifts. These achievements reflect the remarkable confidence and commitment of our supporters.
Due to the numerous campus construction projects underway, we have relocated the UC Foundation offices and our Alumni and Advancement teams to a temporary home at 835 Georgia Avenue, bringing a piece of UTC into the heart of the city.
Alumni engagement continues to soar, with 54,443 Mocs connected through events, campus visits and outreach efforts.
As we look ahead, we are building on the momentum that UTC’s new Chancellor, Dr. Lori Bruce, has brought to our campus and community.
As I plan to retire in the fall of 2025, I am excited about UTC’s bright future and all that is to come at Chattanooga’s university.
Go Mocs!
Kim White
Vice Chancellor of Advancement,
Executive Director of the UC Foundation
** Retired as of September 2025
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. With a seven-figure gift to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Honors College, Zhang is helping future Mocs access…
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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.” A trailblazing gift for the University of Chattanooga…
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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…
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Polly Ann Thompson (’67) Launches Health Prep Program at UTC
“We’d like to help people be able to get the type of advantages that we’ve gotten.” For Polly Ann Thompson, a 1967 graduate of the University …
Read MoreThank you for supporting students like me who are striving to make the world a better place through higher education.
Autumn Griggs
Class of 2027
Major: Engineering Technology Management: Construction Management
Deep Discoveries: Raccoon Mountain Caverns Donated to UTC
“Raccoon Mountain Caverns opens up research possibilities that we’ve only dreamed of.” — Gretchen Potts, UTC Biology, Geology and Environmental Science Department Head and UC Foundation Professor
Approximately 15 minutes southwest of UTC’s campus sits Raccoon Mountain Caverns, a complex cave system known for its extensive underground formations, diverse ecosystem and…
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The Expansion of UTC’s Gary W. Rollins College of Business breaks ground
The current home of the Gary W. Rollins College of Business at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga broke ground on an 81,000-square-foot expansion on Monday, March 3…
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UTC’s Dorothy and Jim Kennedy Health Sciences Building breaks ground
The future home of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s School of Nursing, the Dorothy and Jim Kennedy Health Sciences Building, broke ground on Monday, Nov. 4…
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‘Bucky’s dream come true:’ UTC opens Wolford Family Athletic Center
A ribbon-cutting ceremony in conjunction with the annual State of the University address took place on Monday, Sept. 16, highlighting the start of Founder’s Week—a week-long celebration…
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Engineering for what’s next: Dean Kumar Yelamarthi connecting CECS to Chattanooga’s future
When Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi walked through the doors as dean of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Engineering and Computer Science on July 1, he wasn’t stepping into a role.…
Read MoreLight Upon a Hill Celebration
Held in the newly constructed Wolford Family Athletic Center, the second annual Light Upon a Hill Celebration honored the university’s major donors during Founder’s Week.
Light Upon a Hill is UTC’s premier event celebrating the impact of philanthropy on our campus.
Photo Gallery
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 …
Read MoreYour investment in my future means a great deal. Thank you for believing in students like me.
Sebastion Johnson
Class of 2028
Major: Biology
Mocs Club
It was a banner year for the Chattanooga Mocs. Numerous conference championships, a national tournament title and a record-breaking year in the classroom can all be traced back to the impact of giving to the Mocs Club. The total dollars raised and pledged were $10,709,310.51. That’s the largest amount on record for Chattanooga athletics.
“I don’t think you can say enough about our community. There is immense pride here in all things Chattanooga. It’s truly a special place. It’s also a testament to our coaches and student-athletes who are so engaged with it and bring great distinction through their work in the classroom as well as in competition.” – Vice Chancellor for Athletics Mark Wharton.
dollars raised or pledged for UTC Athletics
Mocs Club annual giving – a 20% increase
donors impacted the year’s growth
NIT champions: UTC men’s basketball returns home after thrilling overtime victory
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men’s basketball team made history the night before at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, becoming the first Southern Conference school to win the National Invitation Tournament (NIT)…
Read MoreThis support makes a real difference in my college journey, and I genuinely appreciate the opportunity it provides.
Mason Keel
Class of 2026
Major: Excercise and Health Science
Endowment Numbers
The UC Foundation, established with an initial investment of $6 million when this campus joined the UT System in 1969, has grown an endowment exceeding $200 million. A true game-changer for UTC, the Foundation’s mission is to provide resources that support distinctive programs and promote bold initiatives that enrich the educational experience. An invested fund that spends a portion of the generated interest annually, the endowment is a perpetual tool that allows donors to have a long-lasting impact on students, faculty and staff.
Endowment Value
FY 2025 | $205.7 Million
FY 2024 | $194.1 Million
FY 2023 | $181.7 Million
dollars raised through donor generosity
donor-supported scholarships awarded
donors who invested in students, faculty and programs
Mocs Give Day
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga raised $2,899,459.06 from 2,201 donors during its fifth annual Mocs Give Day on Oct. 1. The day’s original fundraising goal of $2,000,000 from 2,000 donors was exceeded by nearly 45% in dollars raised.
“Almost 73% of all gifts on Mocs Give Day were $100 or less,” said UTC Vice Chancellor of Advancement Kim White. “That’s a powerful statistic showing that when people who love UTC come together, we can make a big difference. From supporting scholarships and student-athletes to the Counseling Center and WUTC, Mocs Give Day is a year-over-year success across our campus.”
This scholarship not only provides me with financial support but pushes me to continue to work hard towards my goals.
Millie Meagher
Class of 2027
Major: Art Education
Alumni
Once a Moc. Always a Moc.
Alumni are the living history of UTC. They carry the Mocs spirit into the community and beyond through classrooms and clinics, startups and studios, courthouses and community centers.
Nearly 80,000 alumni live across all 50 states and 72 countries. That’s a lot of blue and gold spirit and pride in Chattanooga’s university.
Alumni Numbers
77,177
Total Alumni
54,443
Engaged Alumni
Top 5 Alumni States
1. Tennessee
2. Georgia
3. Florida
4. Alabama
5. N. Carolina
Building, Closing and Beginning Again: Cindy Monroe (’98) Shares Commencement Wisdom
“Your obstacles are not roadblocks; they are opportunities.” Cindy Monroe gave this advice at the spring 2025 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 3, where 1,257 graduates embarked on their newest adventure—being a college graduate. Monroe, a 1998 marketing graduate of the Gary W. Rollins College of Business and a …
Read MoreAlumni Award Winners
Dr. Ken Grubbs (‘97, ‘20) – 2024 Distinguished Alumni
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga proudly announced Dr. Ken Grubbs (’97, ’20) as the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. This prestigious award is the highest annual commendation given to an alumnus or alumna for their extraordinary service to their alma mater, field and community.
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Roger Smith (‘73) – 2024 Outstanding Service Award
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga proudly announced Roger Smith (’73) as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Service Award. This award recognizes community leaders who demonstrate exemplary personal service to UTC and the community.
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Lily Sanchez (‘16) – 2024 GOLD Excellence Award
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga proudly announced Lily Sanchez (‘16) as the recipient of the 2024 GOLD Excellence Award. This award celebrates an alumnus or alumna who graduated within the last decade and has exemplified early success and contributions within their profession or community.
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