University of Tennessee at Chattanooga hosted two distinct pitch competitions in one afternoon: the Graduate Student “Three Minute Thesis” (3MT) contest and the Undergraduate Research Elevator Pitch event. First-year doctoral student Maheshi Walawwe won the 3MT by purposefully omitting equations to make her computational science work accessible. Meanwhile undergraduates used two minutes and just two…
The Team Effort For A Trail Survey In Hamilton County
What are the economic and community impacts of mountain biking here in Chattanooga and Hamilton County? Researchers on our campus – the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – are conducting a study in partnership with SORBA Chattanooga, the local chapter for the nonprofit that supports mountain bike trails here in the Southeast. Ryan Zwart is…
Meet 11 of the latest hirings and promotions in the Chattanooga business community
Kim White, vice chancellor for advancement and executive director of the University of Chattanooga Foundation, retired in September after leading record-setting fundraising and alumni engagement efforts at UTC. Under her leadership, the Foundation’s assets reached $287 million with $38 million in contributions in 2024. Founding Honors College Dean Linda Frost announced she will transition to…
Helping Adults Finish College Faster
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…
Marty McDonald, UTC Alumna – And “Audacious” Author
Twenty years ago, Marty McDonald was a student here on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Today, she is the founder of Boss Women Media and Elle Olivia – and author of the book, “Audacious: A Bold Guide to Building the Life and Career You Want and Deserve.” Last week, Marty returned to…