September 16-22, 2025

Updates and news for the week of September 16-22, 2025

The UTC Campus Weekly newsletter is distributed every Tuesday morning. If you have news, events or announcements you would like shared with campus, please submit your information to Peyton Schultz (peyton-l-schultz@utc.edu) in the Division of Communications and Marketing by 3 p.m. on Friday for placement in the following Tuesday’s newsletter.

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Highlights

Founder’s Week 2025 celebrates 139 years of history

Exterior of Old Main, circa 1900s. Photo courtesy of the UTC Library.

Every September, UTC commemorates its beginning with Founder’s Week—a campuswide celebration of the first day in the University’s history. 

UTC is celebrating its 139th anniversary this week with a calendar of events focused on celebration, reflection and service.

• Daily through Friday: Scrappy’s Cupboard Food Drive, Chancellor’s Office, Fletcher Hall, University Center, UTC Library and Lupton Hall
• Today (Sept. 16): Make and Shake: Airbrush and Coke Floats, Vine Street, noon-3 p.m.
• Today (Sept. 16): Scrappy’s Market, Vine Street, 2-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 17: Coffee with the Chancellor, Wolford Family Athletic Center, 8:15-9:30 a.m.
• Friday, Sept. 19: United Way Day of Caring, 7:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Click here to learn more about Founder’s Week.

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Skip the fee during Free App Week

Applying to college can add up quickly, but UTC is offering prospective students a chance to save money during Free Application Week, taking place through Sept. 20. 

During Free App Week, the University will waive its standard $30 undergraduate application fee and $35 Graduate School application fee (domestic applications only) for all applicants who use the code FREEAPP26 in the UTC application portal at utc.edu/apply.

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NSF awards $1.33 million to UTC-led effort to protect nation’s power grid

UTC has been awarded a $1.33 million planning grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a blueprint for a QuantumGrid Innovation Hub in Chattanooga, a collaborative testbed where researchers, utilities, startups and industry partners will develop cybersecurity solutions for the nation’s power grid.

Dr. Mina Sartipi, executive director of the UTC Research Institute and founding director of the UTC Center for Urban Informatics and Progress, serves as principal investigator for the award grant. Co-principal investigators are Dr. Rick Mukherjee, director of the UTC Quantum Center and an associate professor of physics; Dr. Tian Li, UC Foundation assistant professor of physics and chief technology officer of the Quantum Center; Charlie Brock, CEO of the Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative; and Patrick Swingle, manager of quantum systems for EPB.

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SEND IN YOUR INFORMATION FOR THE UTC PARENT AND FAMILY ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

It is again time to recruit campus partners to send in information for the UTC Parent and Family Association newsletter, a monthly roundup distributed to more than 5,400 parents and family members.

To share information with the families of UTC students—upcoming events, important deadlines, helpful suggestions and departmental news—email Hannah Turcotte by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The October newsletter will be emailed to members Wednesday, Oct. 1.

• Please keep info to one paragraph of 200 (or fewer) words.
• Images or logos to accompany the paragraph may be submitted.
• Click here to see a sample of a recent PFA newsletter.

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Power C Tour to kick off in Nashville

High school students and families in the Nashville area are invited to learn what it means to be a Moc when the UTC Power C Tour stops in Franklin on Wednesday, Sept. 17.

The Power C Tour, taking place from 6-7:30 p.m. CT at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, gives future college students the chance to connect with UTC leaders, faculty, staff and current students. Guests will learn about academic programs, financial aid, housing and campus life—and qualified seniors can even earn admission to UTC on the spot through the University’s “Moc Minute” program.

Here are dates of upcoming Power C Tour events:

• Oct. 2: Power C Tour Memphis
• Nov. 4: Power C Tour Knoxville
• Nov. 12: Power C Tour Chattanooga
• March 25: Power C Tour transfer at ChattState

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Mark your calendars for Mocs Give Day

You can also be a Mocs Give Day Advocate. You’ll receive an exclusive T-shirt when you commit to making a gift on Oct. 7 and encourage others to donate as well. Visit mocsgiveday.utc.edu to learn more.

Outstanding People of UTC

Kim White

Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Executive Director of the UC Foundation Kim White is retiring this Friday, Sept. 19, following a distinguished tenure marked by record-setting fundraising achievements and transformative alumni engagement.

The campus and community is invited to a farewell reception taking place from 3-5 p.m. on Friday in the lobby of Founders Hall.

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Clockwise from top left: Dr. Raga Ahmed, Dr. Sharief Babikir, Dr. Mbakisya Onyango and Dr. Stephanie Philipp

Congratulations to UTC faculty and staff who received awards or submitted proposals for sponsored programs in August. The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs announced that faculty and staff attracted $3,001,582 in external grant and contract awards during the month and submitted proposals for the potential to generate over $873,504 in external funding, if awarded.

Among those receiving awards in August were Dr. Raga Ahmed, Dr. Sharief Babikir (Electrical Engineering), Dr. Mbakisya Onyango (Civil Engineering) and Dr. Stephanie Philipp (School of Education), who received $500,000 from the National Science Foundation for the project titled “Noyce RESS-Research Experiences in Microelectronics and Artificial Intelligence: A Path for Recruiting, Retaining and Empowering STEM Teachers in Urban and Rural Schools in Hamilton County, TN and Beyond.”

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UTC announced a record enrollment figure for fall 2025, reporting an official enrollment of 12,060 students—the largest in school history. 

This fall’s headcount includes 10,396 undergraduates and a record 1,664 graduate students, according to the University’s just-recorded official data. The previous high of 11,775 was established in fall 2024. 

This fall’s enrollment highlights include:  

• An overall enrollment of 12,060, the highest figure in the University’s 139-year history.
• A record 1,664 graduate students, an increase of nearly 6% from last year.
• 613 new graduate students, a 38.7% increase from fall 2024.
• 2,363 first-time, full-time freshmen—the second-highest total in school history.
• 733 new transfer students, up 4.7% from last year. 

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UTC Advancement has been selected as the recipient of the Excellence in Fundraising Award, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Southeast Tennessee Chapter. This recognition highlights the team’s dedication, creativity and impact in advancing the University’s mission.

The award will be formally presented at the National Philanthropy Day celebration from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Chattanooga Whiskey Event Center (1439 Market Street). Email Angela Griffith to RSVP.

National Philanthropy Day is a special celebration that honors the nonprofits, volunteers and philanthropists whose dedication strengthens our communities and society as a whole. The Excellence in Fundraising Award is presented to a nonprofit organization in our community that demonstrates excellence across the past three fiscal years, including:

• Patterns of growth in total support
• Creativity in communication and appeals
• Evaluation of fundraising strategies and outcomes
• Breadth of fundraising efforts
• Growth in gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations

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Check out these Mocs in the news:

• Chancellor Lori Bruce recently went in studio in visit with 3 Plus You and This N That.
  
• Dr. Jaclyn Michael, associate professor of religion, joined an episode of Jed & JR Mornings.
• Chief Canine Officer Gunny O’Brien and his handler, UTC Police Chief Sean O’Brien, were featured in a Local 3 News story.
• WUTC Editorial Director Ray Bassett discussed the Alan Broadbent benefit performance at UTC on Jed & JR Mornings.
• Center for Regional Economic Research Director Howard Wall spoke to the Times Free Press about inflation rates in Tennessee.
• Guerry Professor Emeritus Gregory Heath was featured in a WalletHub article about states that vaccinate the most.
• Director of Bands and Frances Hall Hill Professor of Music Randall Coleman joined Jed & JR Mornings to discuss the Marching Mocs.
• The annual Meacham Writers’ Workshop event was mentioned in The Pulse and the Chattanoogan.

Mark Your Calendar

Evan Rogers (photo credit: GoMocs.com)

This week’s Mocs home athletics calendar:

• Today (Sept. 16): Men’s Golf at Invitational at the Honors (Ooltewah), 9 a.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 18: Soccer vs. Wofford, Finley Stadium, 6 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 22: Chat With the Mocs, Miller’s Ale House (Hixson), 96.1 FM, 7 p.m.

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The Graduate School invites you to attend the Fall Grad Fair from 4-6 p.m. today (Sept. 16) in the Roth Reading Room at the UTC Library.

At the Grad Fair, you can:

• Explore more than 30 advanced degree programs
• Connect with faculty, staff and program representatives
• Learn about career paths and the admissions process
• Enjoy free food, giveaways and domestic application fee waivers

The event is open to anyone interested in a graduate degree from UTC. Register here.

For more information about graduate programs, visit the Graduate School webpage. Contact gradinfo@utc.edu with questions.

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UTC’s Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program will partner with the League of Women Voters of Chattanooga to hold a voter registration drive today (Sept. 16), which is Voter Registration Day today. Volunteers from the League and student volunteers will be available to help members of the UTC community register to vote and answer questions at booths at Heritage Plaza and Chamberlain Field (across from Starbucks and the Library).

All UTC community members eligible to vote in federal and state elections are welcome, regardless of their sex, race, ethnicity or political persuasion.

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The Gary W. Rollins College of Business will hold virtual information sessions for the Master of Business Administration, MS Management, MS Data Analytics, and Master of Accountancy graduate programs. The Rollins College of Business graduate programs provide flexible course options and exclusive career support resources to elevate your education and advance your career.

MSM Information Sessions

• Wednesday, Sept. 17: Noon: Register Here … 5 p.m.: Register Here

MSDA Information Sessions

• Thursday, Sept. 18: Noon: Register Here … 5 p.m.: Register Here

MBA Information Sessions

• Friday, Sept. 19: Noon: Register Here

MAcc Information Sessions

• Tuesday, Sept. 23: Noon: Register Here … 5 p.m.: Register Here

Business Analytics Certificate Information Sessions

• Thursday, Sept. 25: Noon: Register Here … 5 p.m.: Register Here

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An eight-week summer 2025 business research internship opportunity in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is available for up to five UTC students. Click here for information about the program.   

An information session about the internship with Dr. Robert Dooley, dean of the Gary W. Rollins College of Business, will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Fletcher Hall Room 109. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to COBInternational@utc.edu. The application deadline is Saturday, Nov. 1. Click here to apply. 

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From 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, come to the UTC Library Room 101 for “Calm, Care, Connect,” an important conversation about physical and psychological safety on campus. The event will feature Counseling Center staff, campus public safety officers and fellow students, faculty and staff. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP on MocSync.

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A world-renowned expert on how historic preservation impacts local economies, Donovan Rypkema, will deliver the keynote address at the Chattanooga Preservation Awards on Thursday, Sept. 18.

Rypkema is president of Heritage Strategies International and principal of PlaceEconomics, with projects spanning 49 states and nearly 60 countries. He teaches preservation economics at the University of Pennsylvania and is the author of “The Economics of Historic Preservation.”

The event is free and open to UTC students and the public, but registration is required.

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Information sessions are taking place for the spring 2026 study abroad course, “Doing Business in The Balkans,” which is open to all UTC students. The course has no prerequisites and includes a two-week international study trip to the Balkans, visiting Italy, Croatia and Albania (tentatively scheduled for May 11-24, 2026). The Balkans course is led by Dr. Beni Asllani, head of data analytics and native of Albania. 

• Thursday, Sept. 18, 12:30 p.m.,  Zoom
• Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1:30 p.m., Zoom
• Thursday, Oct. 2, 2 p.m., Zoom
• Thursday, Oct. 9, 12:30 p.m., Zoom
• Thursday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m., Zoom
• Tuesday, Oct. 21, 12:30 p.m., Zoom
• Tuesday, Oct. 28, 12:30 p.m., Zoom
• Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1:30 p.m., Zoom
• Tuesday, Nov. 11, 12:30 p.m., Zoom
• Thursday, Nov. 20, 2 p.m., Zoom

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UTC is once again partnering with the United Way of Greater Chattanooga for the 21st annual city-wide Day of Caring on Friday, Sept. 19. Students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to join this impactful volunteer initiative alongside more than 500 community members across Chattanooga.

This annual event offers a unique opportunity for UTC to demonstrate our collective commitment to civic engagement and servant leadership by addressing pressing community needs. Volunteer projects include making meals, sorting food, food pantry organization, painting projects and building projects at various service sites throughout the city.

Volunteers will help from 7:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at service sites citywide with transportation provided from campus. Grab-and-go breakfast, a volunteer T-shirt and lunch will be provided.

By participating in Day of Caring, faculty and staff have the opportunity to model a culture of service, lead by example in fostering community engagement, elevate UTC’s role as a regional changemaker, and continue to light the way for others through compassion, commitment and purpose.

Please register using the following links:

• As a class/group: Use the AMFY Day of Caring survey link.
• As individuals: Sign up through MocSync.

For questions or additional information, please contact Director of Engagement Bryant Fairley by email or at 423-425-5860.

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Stop by Mocs Marketplace on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in front of Founders Hall to shop student businesses. From handmade goods to services, you’ll find one-of-a-kind items and fresh ideas right from your campus community. UTC students can apply to be a vendor by Friday, Sept. 19.

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Walgreens will be on campus to offer flu vaccine clinics from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in 120 Lupton Hall Commons on Sept. 19, 22 and 23. The flu vaccine clinic will return Oct. 22-24. 

No appointment is needed. Just bring your current insurance and pharmacy benefits card. If you don’t have insurance, free vouchers will be available.

Please click here to visit our website for more information and to complete and print your vaccine consent form. 

COVID-19 boosters will not be available at the clinics. They will be available at the Walgreens at the 110 N. Market St. location in the pharmacy for those who are eligible. Click here to schedule an appointment online for your COVID-19 booster.

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The UTC Office for Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor (URaCE) and the UTC Graduate School are seeking undergraduate and graduate student participants for two student pitch competitions taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the Wolford Family Athletic Center at McKenzie Arena.

• The UTC Graduate Student 3M Thesis Competition will take place from 10:30-11:15 a.m., with check-in beginning at 10 a.m. Prizes include $750 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place.
• The Undergraduate Student Research Elevator Pitch Competition will take place from 1:20-2 p.m., with check-in beginning at 12:50 p.m. Prizes include $750 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place.

Undergraduate students who participate in the Elevator Pitch competition will “pitch” a new research or creative works idea—or seek support for an ongoing project. The pitch competition provides a valuable opportunity to practice key communication skills and tell a compelling research story. In contrast to the traditional “elevator pitch,” the “research pitch” focuses on the project itself rather than the presenter’s personal background.

The deadline to register is Sunday, Sept. 21. Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

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UTC will host the Meacham Writers’ Workshop from Sept. 24-27, a four-day series of free readings, discussions and literary events that connect nationally recognized authors, local voices, students and the community.

The workshop schedule includes:  

• Wednesday, Sept. 24: Sequoya Review Reading, 5:30-7 p.m., Guerry Center Reading Room.  
• Thursday, Sept. 25: Reception and book launch, 5-7 p.m., Roth Reading Room (fourth floor, UTC Library), featuring Karen Babine, Andrea Jurjević and Andrew Najberg.  
• Friday, Sept. 26: Reading, noon-1:30 p.m., Lupton Hall lobby, with Justin Wymer, Alex Quinlan and Kris Whorton.  
• Friday, Sept. 26: Reading and reception, 5-7 p.m., Stove Works (1250 E. 13th St.), with Edwin Murillo, Gwen Mullins and UTC alum Jared Steiman.  
• Saturday, Sept. 27: Lupton Hall first floor, 9-10 a.m. individual conferences; 10-11 a.m. Walnut Street Publishing panel; 11 a.m.-noon Narrative 4 Story Exchange facilitated by Gwen Mullins.

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The Center for Wellbeing offers a monthly lineup of trainings for faculty and staff. If interested, please sign up here. Trainings counting toward completion of the Mental Health Ally Program are noted with an asterisk (*).

The Center is happy to schedule trainings for specific teams or departments at other times throughout the year. Reach out to Megan McKnight with questions or to request a training.

• *Wednesday, Sept. 24: Suicide Prevention Using Question, Persuade, Refer and the C-SSRS, Library Room 209, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• *Tuesday, Sept. 30: Psychological First Aid (Zoom), noon-1 p.m.

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Celebrate Sandy Dodd’s 30 years of outstanding service and dedication to the UTC Bursar’s office from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, in the University Center Chickamauga Room.

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Hosted in partnership with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, UTC will host a campus-wide symposium on the rule of law on Tuesday, Sept. 30, in the Guerry Reading Room.

This all-day event invites members of the campus community to engage with federal district judges, Ochs Professor of Government Michelle Deardorff and Assistant Professor of History Michael Samuel, to explore the role and relevance of the rule of law in a democratic republic.

Attendees may join individual sessions or participate in all five public sessions to earn a certificate and be eligible for prizes demonstrating mastery of the topic.

• Importance and Meaning of Rule of Law: 8-9:15 a.m.
• A Day in the Life with Federal Judges: 9:30-10:45 a.m.
• Invitation-only lunch with students and judges: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Panel of Federal Judges: 12:30-1:45 p.m.
• Media and the Judiciary: 2-3:15 p.m.
• Contemporary Challenges to the Rule of Law: 3:30-4:45 p.m.

For questions or to register for the certificate, contact Michelle Deardorff.

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Scrappy’s Cupboard Food Pantry is open from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday despite the construction in the UC. UTC community members can use the food pantry once a month, no questions asked. Volunteers and donations are needed to help the pantry thrive.

Scrappy’s Markets are back this semester and will continue through the fall. The next market will be from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, on Vine Street.

Here is the upcoming Scrappy’s Market schedule:

• Tuesday, Oct. 21: 2-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 5: 2-4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 18: 2-4 p.m.

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Interested in learning more about the Graduate Athletic Training Program? Join us for one of our virtual information sessions during the fall 2025 semester. Each session will be similar in format, featuring a 30-minute program overview followed by a Q&A panel with two to four current students. Sessions will not exceed one hour total. If you’d like to attend, please fill out this form.

Upcoming sessions are 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 6; 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28; and 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19.

A zoom link will be sent to you within 24 hours of the session you sign up for. If you are unable to make one of these sessions but would like more information, please email program director Shellie Acocello.

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Chattanooga Connect 2025, hosted by the UTC Research Institute, will take place Oct. 6-8 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Following its successful debut last year, Chattanooga Connect will again convene industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to explore the future of urban transportation and cutting-edge advancements in quantum computing, digital infrastructure, AI, connected and automated vehicles (CAV), and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies.

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The Changemaker Challenge is a business concept pitch competition for UTC students—all majors welcome. If you have an idea for a new venture, sign up to compete. No business plan required. Bring your creativity, passion and vision to solve a real-world problem.

The winner will receive a set of four Totem Compasses, including a rare collector’s edition crystal-faced compass. The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the Max Fuller Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MAPP Building).

Campus Updates

September is both Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Recovery Month. As we go through this time, remember how important acts of kindness and support can impact those around you. Reach out to other students, hold space for your friends and remind those in need that they are not alone.

As a campus, we can provide a supportive and inclusive environment where we can all thrive in recovery and resiliency. Let’s shift negative public perception, spread hope to all and be kind to one another not just this month but in the months that follow. Check out the Center for Wellbeing and Mocs Recovery pages for suicide prevention events and recovery resources happening all month

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September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to remind our campus community that support is available. It is OK to ask for help.

Here4TN Emotional Wellbeing Solutions (EWS) offers free resources for benefits-eligible employees, their spouses and dependents:

• Counseling services: Up to five no-cost, short-term counseling visits per individual, per issue, per year, with telephone, in-person and virtual options.

• Virtual Behavioral Coaching (AbleTo): Personalized, self-paced support for depression, stress and anxiety with access to a dedicated coach and 24/7 resources.

• Calm and Calm Health apps: Tools to reduce stress, improve sleep and build resiliency through self-paced audio and video resources.

Call Here4TN EWS at 855-Here4TN (855-437-3486) or visit Here4TN.com to learn more. Click here to learn more about upcoming events and community resources.

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The R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Program is a national self-defense course that focuses on awareness, prevention, risk reduction and realistic hands-on training. Classes are taught by certified UTC Police and Public Safety instructors.

• Free for students, faculty and staff
• No experience necessary
• Emphasis on safety and empowerment
• Offered multiple times throughout the year

Click here or email Marion Perkins to register or learn more.

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The Bursar’s Office has moved to the University Center Room 112, next door to the Mocs One Center.

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The Center for Professional Education is launching a new course this fall to help working professionals learn how to use artificial intelligence effectively, responsibly and with confidence. “AI Essentials for Business Applications” is a six-part, 24-hour virtual course running from Tuesday, Oct. 7, to Tuesday, Nov. 11. The instructor-led sessions will take place from 1-5 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons.

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Please help the UTC Library choose future seating options. Your preferences are a primary consideration for purchase decisions.

Stop by the furniture gallery showcase located in the Library Administration Office Room 208 to test out various seating options and share your recommendations about which options you’d like the Library to buy. You’re welcome to drop by the gallery showcase any time the Library’s second floor is open and use the provided QR codes to share your purchase recommendations.

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The Clarence E. Harris Chair of Excellence in Entrepreneurship in UTC’s Gary W. Rollins College of Business is excited to announce the third year of Mocs Innovate: The Harris Chair Seed Fund for Innovation. This mini-grant program is designed to foster inventive research and entrepreneurial initiatives on campus. UTC faculty and staff are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $4,000 to support new ideas with commercialization potential.

The Mocs Innovate mini-grant program aims to inspire and support creative projects at all stages of development and is open to any UTC faculty or staff member with innovative ideas that demonstrate clear pathways for licensing or entrepreneurial ventures. By providing up to $4,000 in funding, the Mocs Innovate initiative seeks to accelerate the development of ideas that can have a meaningful impact both within and beyond the University.

Click here to learn more. The deadline to apply for this cycle of grant funding is Dec. 15.

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The Center for Academic Support and Advisement offers peer-to-peer academic support at no cost to currently enrolled UTC students. All programs are internationally certified by CRLA and/or ICSI.

• Peer academic coaching: Students can schedule an appointment with a peer academic coach to improve skills such as study habits, motivation, goal setting, time management, organization, navigating Canvas and using campus resources.
• Supplemental instruction: The SI Program provides group study sessions twice a week for selected courses. SI leaders review challenging course content in interactive ways that build understanding through games, practice materials, discussions, simulations and study skill activities.
• Tutoring: Free tutoring is available for a variety of courses, with NetTutor and walk-in options offered. Tutoring provides a personalized learning experience, encourages better study habits and enhances critical thinking skills.

For more information, email Academic Support or stop by Library Room 335.

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Are you in need of physical therapy services? The Department of Physical Therapy offers short-term care for students, faculty and staff for free. The on-campus clinic is led by PT faculty and doctoral students during the fall and spring semesters. If you are experiencing functional limitations, pain, lingering injuries, recent injuries, or would like guidance to improve overall fitness, they are happy to evaluate you.

The clinic is located in University Health Services in Maclellan Gym (545 Terrell Owens Way). Hours of operation are 8 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays and 1-3 p.m. on Thursdays.

To schedule an appointment, call University Health Services at 423-425-2266. For additional information, email ptclinic@utc.edu.

UTC Newsroom

Andrew J. Van Slyke

A crossbow shot from shore. A quarter league from the Taíno village of Maima. And beached side-by-side. These are the clues that UTC archaeologists and an international team of underwater researchers are piecing together to study Jamaica’s maritime history.

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Travis Wright

Few people would expect a motorcycle mechanic and a trauma nurse to have much in common. Travis Wright—who has experience with both—can easily make the connection.

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From left: Donovan Scott, Thomas Lynberg, Emma Ward, Brandon Pruitt and Associate Professor Jaclyn Michael sitting in front of the Taj Mahal. Photo courtesy of Dr. Jaclyn Michael.

A three-week study abroad trip to India gave four UTC students the chance to experience the country’s rich culture, vast population and unique challenges firsthand.

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The Institute of Contemporary Art, housed in the UTC Fine Arts Center, surrounds students with works that spark ideas and fuel their artistic growth.

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Here are some other recent UTC stories featured in the Newsroom:

• For the first time, the Chattanooga Police Department celebrated its academy graduation on the UTC campus.
• As students stepped onto campus for the first time or returned to the familiar surroundings of life on campus, UTC offered a chance to explore the night sky at the Clarence T. Jones Observatory.
• UTC’s Quantum Center has announced the formation of new internal and external advisory committees designed to strengthen the center’s research, education and community partnerships in quantum information science and engineering.

WUTC

Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi

The new College of Engineering and Computer Science Dean, Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi, joined an episode of “Scenic Roots” on WUTC.