As winter break and a new year quickly approaches, make sure to prepare for final exams and the upcoming spring semester.
Alumnus wins prestigious international chemistry award
UTC alumnus Bradley McKeown had no idea a surprise was waiting in his campus mailbox at the University of Virginia where he’s studying for a doctorate in Chemistry. He received a letter informing him he had won The International Precious Metals Institute’s (IPMI) Bright Futures Award.
Engineering students volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
By Megan Davis, University Relations Intern Dr. Will Sutton, Dean of College of Engineering and Computer Science, challenged student organizations in the College of Engineering and Computer Science to engage in community service projects that directly impact citizens in Chattanooga. The student chapter of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) responded and volunteered for Habitat…
Mocs Express Makeover: UTC Edition
By Chatrice Barnes, University Relations Intern There’s nothing like going to a UTC pep rally or sporting event and seeing the iconic Mocs Express Train filled with giveaways, music and fun. The train has been in the UTC family for three years, and it needed a little special attention. A group of UTC engineering students…
UTC History professor to address fall graduates
Dr. Ralph J. Covino, UTC Assistant Professor of the History of the Ancient Mediterranean World, will deliver the fall commencement address to approximately 750 graduates of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Saturday, December 15 at 10 a.m. in McKenzie Arena. For a live broadcast of the ceremony, click here.
Student athletes earn All-American Honors
Two University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football student-athletes were recently named to the 2012 College Sports Madness FCS Football All-American Team. Junior linebacker Wes Dothard and sophomore tight end Faysal Shafaat both earned third team recognition from the online publication. Read more here.
UTC’s hottest tradition fires up campus
Mocs spirit burned bright at Engel Stadium as students, alumni, and the community gathered to cheer on winter sports at the fourth annual bonfire.
Thomas Friedman: Think creatively in hyper-connected world
When Thomas Friedman began his career as a journalist more than twenty years ago, “average” was good enough. But according to Friedman, in this age of hyper-connectivity and globalization, average doesn’t mean much anymore. Instead, America’s workers will need to have something “extra” and invent their own jobs, he told a large crowd at the…
TVA supports UTC’s smart grid research and education initiatives
With thousands of Americans still waiting to have their electrical power restored after super storm Sandy ravaged the nation’s east coast, the importance of a secure and reliable electrical delivery network, including smart grid technology, has never been more evident.
Lady Mocs snare upset of #20 Tennessee at home
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s basketball team knocked off No. 20 Tennessee for arguably its biggest regular season win, prompting the student section to empty out and storm the court to celebrate. The Lady Mocs outscored the Lady Vols 52-43 in the second half for an 80-71 win in front of 8,468 fans…