Dr. Richard Brown served as the first president of the 9-1-1 Tennessee Emergency Number Association, established in 1985 after the passage of the Emergency Communications Act. The not-for-profit corporation fostered the “technological advancement, availability and implementation of a universal 9-1-1 emergency telephone system by promoting research, planning, training and education.” Brown, Executive Vice Chancellor for…
Andrew’s parallel bars built to encourage physical therapy
A group of engineering students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science Introduction to Engineering Design Course began spring semester 2015 with an introduction to three-year-old Andrew, who was born missing parts of his four limbs. Physical therapy is required for Andrew to improve his mobility with prosthetics, but it’s an unappealing way to…
University celebrates commencement on May 2
Approximately 1,200 graduates will walk across the stage at UTC’s commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 2, in McKenzie Arena. Graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Computer Science will graduate at 9:00 a.m. Graduates from the College of Business and the College of Health, Education, and Professional Studies…
College of Engineering and Computer Science presents Assistive Technology projects April 21
Come and see the Assistive Technology projects first year engineering students have created on Tuesday, April 21, from 5-7 p.m. on the second floor of the EMCS building (on the Card Auditorium side of the building). Student teams will present posters and be available to discuss 11 projects. They include: Andrew’s Parallel Bars, created for…
UTC celebrates faculty and student research
Research Day is about more than just research. It provides a space for students and faculty to display and discuss their projects, no matter what discipline they’re from.
UTC Career and Student Employment Center hosts Nonprofit Career Networking Event
The UTC Career and Student Employment Center hosted the Nonprofit Career Networking Event on April 8, giving students a chance to network and find out more about local nonprofits.
UTC partners with McCallie for high school laboratory experience
The Partnership in Research and Laboratory Learning pairs McCallie students with UTC faculty in a university laboratory environment.
Yoachim named UTC Director of Community Partnerships
Ann Yoachim, nationally recognized in urbanism and community planning, has been named Director of Community Partnerships and a Clinical Professor at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Student Government Association elects new officers
The Student Government Association (SGA) officers for the 2015-2016 year are President Hannah Turcotte, Vice President Kelsey Weaver, and Treasurer Abby Kinnard.
UTC students work to establish a student government at The Howard School
When the UTC chancellor met the executive principal of The Howard School in Chattanooga, Steven Angle, Ph.D., asked Mr. Zac Brown how the University could help the high school achieve its goals. Brown said he was immediately interested and appreciative that Angle wanted to find ways to partner with the University’s neighbor.