Message from Foundation Chair Doug Brown

When I was 10 years old, my family took me to a basketball game at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Going to Maclellan Gym to see the Mocs play was my first college experience, and I’ve been here ever since.

UTC provided me with a fantastic opportunity that I would not have had if it had not been so close to home. My family could not afford to send me away to college; I grew up in a nearby working-class neighborhood and worked my way through school. That’s one of the reasons I’m so passionate about the work being done by the University of Chattanooga Foundation.

I have always considered education the great equalizer, and the UC Foundation’s fundraising efforts directly benefit student scholarships. The Foundation is a crucial resource for UTC, providing critical financial assistance to University students. It is gratifying and rewarding to provide someone with the opportunity to learn, grow and realize their full potential. Scholarship recipients will develop into excellent, productive citizens of Chattanooga and the surrounding region— as well as future leaders in the community.

While the UC Foundation’s overarching aim is to enhance student and faculty experiences by funding scholarships, grants and professorships, its legacy is one of generosity and philanthropy. As a proud alumnus of this University, I am honored to serve and contribute.

I hope you will join me in supporting UTC, our dedicated faculty and staff, and our outstanding students.

Doug Brown '85

Chair of the University of Chattanooga Foundation, Inc.