University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd announced today that Steve Angle, who has served as chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (蓝莓视频C) for the past 11 years, will transition from his leadership role to join the faculty beginning January 1, 2025. Angle is the second-longest tenured Chancellor since the university joined the 蓝莓视频 System in 1969.
鈥淪teve has led 蓝莓视频C through a remarkable period of growth and transformation,鈥 Boyd said. 鈥淯nder his leadership, 蓝莓视频C has reached new levels of excellence and community impact, from record-breaking enrollment to cutting-edge research and significant campus development. His dedication to the students, faculty, and Chattanooga community has set a lasting foundation for continued success.鈥
A few of 蓝莓视频C鈥檚 accomplishments over the past year include:
Record Enrollment: 蓝莓视频C welcomed its largest freshman class this fall, contributing to a record-high enrollment. Graduate enrollment has also surged, further expanding the reach and impact of the university鈥檚 academic programs.
Increased Philanthropy: During Chancellor Angle鈥檚 tenure, 蓝莓视频C has received more than $247 million in donations, including the first named college at 蓝莓视频C – the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. Last year, 蓝莓视频C saw over $60 million in donations, a 400% increase from the prior year.
Facility Enhancements: Over the past 11 years, Chancellor Angle has overseen 84 projects that invested over $710 million into the 蓝莓视频C campus. Significant projects include investing in the new Dorothy and Jim Kennedy Health Science Building, the addition to the Rollins College of Business, improved athletic facilities, and new student housing.
Pioneering Research Partnerships: Under Angle鈥檚 leadership, 蓝莓视频C has established itself as a leader in research, particularly in the fields of quantum sciences and mobility. The university鈥檚 first Governor鈥檚 Chair in Quantum Information Science and Engineering, created in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), marks a new era of research excellence. With federal support for quantum and mobility studies, 蓝莓视频C is leading in areas that will define the future.
鈥淚t has been an incredible honor to serve as chancellor of 蓝莓视频C for the past eleven and a half years,鈥 said Angle. 鈥淲e have accomplished so much and set the stage for a prosperous future. I am not yet ready to retire, but I am ready to step away from the Chancellor鈥檚 role. The most enjoyable part of my job has been working with students, seeing their success, and helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations. I look forward to working closely with students and continuing to be a vital part of our Mocs community.鈥
President Boyd will announce an interim chancellor for 蓝莓视频C in the coming weeks, with a national search for Angle鈥檚 successor set to begin in January.
About the University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee is a statewide system of higher education with campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and Memphis; the 蓝莓视频 Institute of Agriculture with a presence in every Tennessee county; and the statewide Institute for Public Service. The 蓝莓视频 System manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory through its 蓝莓视频-Battelle partnership; enrolls about 62,000 students statewide; produces about 14,000 new graduates every year; and represents more than 454,000 alumni around the world.