Allen Pratt, Ed.D.

Director of Strategic Partnerships and Interim Director of the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education.

[James Purchin @JamesPurchin]

Mike Tirico told me his secret.

It wasn't talent.
It wasn't luck.
It was what he does on every flight home.

A few years ago, I met him at a restaurant bar in Indianapolis during the Big Ten tournament. One of the biggest voices in sports.

He didn't lead with his résumé. He introduced himself. He asked questions. He cared about every person in the room before anyone cared about him.

Eventually, I asked him what made him great.

He said after every game he calls, on the flight home, he pulls up the broadcast and watches it back.

Listens to his own voice. Hunts for the misses. The dead air. The calls he wishes he could have over.

Every game. Twenty-plus years in.

He wasn't born world-class. He worked his way there one flight at a time.

The best in any room are usually the ones still grading themselves the hardest.

World-class isn't a personality.

It's a habit.

[Stephen Hargis 🇺🇸 @StephenHargis]

South Pitt’s Jaylee Johnson becomes the school’s first female state champion in any sport with her Class A long jump title. Also won despite a quad injury that prevented her from competing in triple jump and 100 meters

[Chattanooga Mocs @GoMocs]

A new era has arrived. Congrats on your new dream home, friends! @ChattLookouts 👀

Happy Opening Day at Erlanger Park, Chattanooga 🫶

[Chattanooga Football @GoMocsFB]

Class of 2027!

Come see what the Scenic City is all about!

#FearTheFlock27 | #GoMocsFB

[Tre Powell @TrePowell3_]

Blessed to be committed to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga💛💙
This just the beginning… all the long nights, sacrifices, and doubt built me for this moment. I’m coming in hungry, focused, and ready to make my mark.💯
#Committed #GoMocs #Blessed

[The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga @UTChattanooga]

UTC launched the pilot of “Mocs to Memphis (and points in between)” this spring break. 🚌 💛 

The charter bus program helped students travel safely and affordably from Chattanooga to Nashville, Jackson and Memphis.

Read more here: https://t.co/dMacpf7eHE

[The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga @UTChattanooga]

Today we launch launch our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan: Momentum. 🚀

By 2030:
• 15,000 students
• Carnegie R2 designation
• Expanded student success initiatives
• Increased research and regional impact

Explore what’s next: https://t.co/doTlIKaM2U

[The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga @UTChattanooga]

A record-breaking spring at UTC 🎉

📈 11,085 students enrolled
📊 91.4% fall-to-spring retention (highest on record)

More students are staying, progressing and moving closer to graduation. 💙

[Chattanooga Mocs @GoMocs]

Academic Night🫡

79 4.0s
241 Dean's List
283 AD Honor Roll

Nearly wrapping around the court twice, priceless #GoMocs

[UT System President Randy Boyd @UT_President]

Every season has moments that test a team. Tonight was one of them. The Mocs competed with heart, represented UTC with class, and leaned into a culture defined by resilience and growth. Lessons learned, bonds strengthened, and eyes forward—because at UTC, progress is built through perseverance. Proud to stand with this team and the Moc community. Go Mocs!

[Chattanooga Basketball @GoMocsMBB]

Gotta respect the dedication 🔥

[Allen Pratt, Ed.D. @PrattAllen]

@WestHam sad days. 2026 will see us go down. Sad day.

[Chattanooga Basketball @GoMocsMBB]

Special delivery! 🧸🎁

Thank you Chattanooga for ANOTHER successful Teddy Bear Toss 👏

All items have been safely delivered to Children’s Hospital at Erlanger ahead of the holiday season ❤️

[The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga @UTChattanooga]

Big news! UTC just became the first university in TN with an ASEM-certified Master’s in Engineering Management.

Only 15 programs nationwide hold this distinction, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence and industry-ready leadership.

Read more: https://t.co/aQ7bnILTWy

[Randy Boyd @randyboyd]

The right leader, at the right time, at the right moment! Yesterday’s Investiture Ceremony for @UTChattanooga Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce celebrated UTC’s past, present and future. As the 19th chancellor — and the first woman to lead this outstanding institution — Chancellor Bruce is committed to serving her students, her university, the city of Chattanooga and all of UT.

[Allen Pratt, Ed.D. @PrattAllen]

@EverydaySpy finishing Shadow Cell. Well done.

[Allen Pratt, Ed.D. @PrattAllen]

@YouTubeTV @YouTube just settle and then purchase the football rights in 2030. @espn let it go.

[Allen Pratt, Ed.D. @PrattAllen]

@YouTubeTV @Google just buy media rights for the @SEC in 2030, but in mean time @espn @Disney just settle urination contest while you can.

[Allen Pratt, Ed.D. @PrattAllen]

@PatMcAfeeShow I appreciate your help on the urination contest between @YouTubeTV and @espn

[Allen Pratt, Ed.D. @PrattAllen]

@YouTubeTV @espn @Disney Well….Saturday # 2 of watching the urination contest…thanks again.