A new report shows more than 43 million Americans have attended college but left without a degree. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga helps adult learners finish by offering credit for prior learning—work experience, military service, previous coursework—via its Prior Learning Assessment program. The university’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Leadership is tailored for adults…
Will scientists ever study the Bering Land Bridge — or will it remain lost to the sea?
Morgan Smith, director of the Geoarchaeology and Submerged Landscapes Lab at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), highlights the formidable challenges of investigating the BLB underwater: extreme weather, strong currents and thick sediment layers make fieldwork “a needle-in-a-haystack problem.” Smith explains that although the potential for preserved artifacts is high thanks to cold‐water conditions, finding…
City Council OKs paying up to $20K for financial analysis
The Chattanooga City Council approved partnering with University of Tennessee at Chattanooga public policy expert Dr. Chris Acuff to develop a comprehensive five-year economic outlook for the city. Acuff is a state-certified finance officer who specializes in public policy research and has worked with the city and the county on past analysis projects. >>>Read More>>>
City Council Votes To Hire UTC Professor To Conduct Independent Study Of City Finances
The Chattanooga City Council voted to engage Dr. Chris Acuff from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to conduct an independent financial analysis of the city’s budget and pension obligations. The hire aims to give elected officials an outside perspective as they plan future spending amid recent fiscal pressures. Council members suggested the effort will help…
Inaugural Chattanooga Jazz Fest To Highlight Local Jazz, Blues, And Funk Artists
The inaugural Chattanooga Jazz Fest will take place Sunday, October 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Chattanooga Choo Choo complex, offering free admission. Designed to uplift Chattanooga’s jazz, blues and funk artists, the event highlights several local acts including the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Jazz Band. A vendor market and family-friendly…