John Barrett enjoyed participating in a recent screening for those with Multiple sclerosis (MS) at an annual service learning event conducted by UTC physical therapy students. Individuals with MS are screened by 29 students who work in small groups. Approximately five participants return annually for the screening. Barrett, who was recently diagnosed, came for the…
Communication alumna finds success in decorating and design
By Kendra Stickford, UTC Communication major The past two years have been a whirlwind of excitement and opportunities for entrepreneur and UTC alumna Lakeisha “Mariah” Patrick Huq (“03), Chief Operating Officer of Jewel and Jem.
Professor tests temperature-monitoring equipment on Mocs athletes
Though temperatures in Chattanooga are hitting the upper 90s this summer, the Mocs football team continues to prepare for the fall season with voluntary outdoor practices. In an effort to keep the players safe in the extreme heat, the UTC Department of Health and Human Performance is testing a variety of ways to monitor their…
Mocs Bass Anglers reel in a win
All it took was a couple of largemouth bass and the Mocs Bass Anglers secured a top finish in the 2011 Boat U.S Collegiate Bass Fishing Open. The Bass Anglers, who separated into two teams for the event, both placed well in the competition that took place at Kentucky Lake in Paris, Tennessee.
University community remembers the magic of Harry Potter
Muggles around the world will flood theatres today to see the final Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two. As the Potter saga comes to close, UTC students, faculty, and staff take a look back on the life of the Boy Who Lived and the story that has bewitched their lives.
UTC Center lends support to adults seeking education
Amanda Ray ’05 became pregnant at 14 years old and began working at 16. By the time she started classes at UTC, this single mother was raising a two-year-old son and juggling the challenges of single-parenthood, work, and school.
Theatre students enjoy unusual internships
Unusual internships kept a small group of UTC students busy this summer gluing rhinestones, styling beehive wigs, and sewing ruffled dresses.
High school student enjoys UTC Governor’s School
Calling her experience at Governor’s School for Prospective Teachers (GSPT) at UTC “the best time of her life,” Bernadette Murillo, a high school senior from Shelbyville, Tennessee, can’t wait to begin college classes and work toward becoming a full-time educator.
Students get up-close look at North Georgia tornado damage
The night the tornado passed through Chattanooga and surrounding areas, UTC student Jim Boyle was standing outside his house about twenty minutes from Ringgold, Georgia. After he watched a small funnel cloud pass by his neighborhood, he went inside to get ready for the next day’s classes.
Engineering students build therapy steamroller for autistic children
A steamroller may not sound like something children should be playing with, but for children with autism, this therapeutic device can assist in developing their motor skills and provide a calming effect. In an effort to make the device more cost effective and transportable, several UTC engineering students designed and built one for children at…