When Cassie Ridings crossed the stage on May 4 to accept her diploma, she was the first UTC graduate to earn a degree in Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS). The UTC BIS program received state approval in July 2012. It quickly drew the attention of a variety of students—already 25 majors are enrolled in this unique Arts and Sciences degree program, which allows a personally designed course plan that best… Read more →
Bliss Welch grew up playing soccer and climbing trees, but when she had difficulty climbing the stairs of her family home at 17-years-old, she knew her life was about to change. Her diagnosis of muscular dystrophy didn’t stop her. “After my diagnosis, I was told my muscles were going to deteriorate to the point where I would no longer be able to walk. In a blink of an eye,… Read more →
Brian Bass, UTC Communication Department student and major, won a prestigious Associated Press Broadcaster’s first place award for Best Sports Coverage. Bass’ award-winning story focused on the international backgrounds of the UTC’s Men’s Tennis team. Six countries are represented on the 12-member team. His story aired on “Mocs News,” UTC’s student television newscast. It was one of two finalists for the AP award. The awards ceremony was held Saturday,… Read more →
After Melissa Mitchell graduated with good grades from Marion County High School in 1997, she knew she had the potential for a four-year academic degree but admits to a lack of motivation. A meeting with Cathy Brown of the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) changed her mind. Read more →
The UTC Men’s Lacrosse Club Sports Team has qualified for the National Tournament at the University of Maryland on May 10-12. Check out the NCLL Playoff Brackets Division II here. The team competed at the conference tournament in Birmingham, Alabama. The UTC Men’s Lacrosse team beat Memphis 9-7 in the semifinal and beat Mississippi State 9-8 in overtime. It marked UTC’s second straight conference championship win. “The team will… Read more →
