University of Tennessee President John D. Petersen will deliver the spring commencement address to 800 graduates of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m. in McKenzie Arena. As president, Dr. Petersen is the chief executive officer of the University of Tennessee System, which includes UTC, the flagship campus…
Chef Masa Yamashita named gold medalist in ACE competition
For the second consecutive year, UTC Executive Chef Masa Yamashita earned top culinary honors and the Gold Medal in the Regional 2008 ARAMARK Culinary Excellence (ACE) competition. Yamashita became the second team member of three who will comprise the Southern Team in the North American competition. This event will be held on July 14 in…
Jessica Lee Woods earns national distinction with Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
Jessica Lee Woods Jessica Lee Woods has become the first University of Tennessee at Chattanooga student to be awarded the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. A University Honors Program student, Woods is majoring in chemistry and geology. Career goals for this native of Maryville, Tennessee, include conducting research in environmental geochemistry and applying her findings to…
Symphonic Band concert on April 21 dedicated to Stanton Palmer
The UTC Symphonic Band will be performing a concert dedicated to Stanton Palmer for his establishment of a music scholarship. The concert will be held Monday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Roland Hayes Auditorium and it will feature music for the trumpet section. Selections programmed are “Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite,” “Procession of the…
UT Board of Trustees Audit Committee to Meet April 17 in Knoxville
The audit committee of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet April 17 at 1 p.m. in Knoxville. Read more…
Anderson selected by San Antonio in WNBA draft
Senior forward Alex Anderson became the first women’s basketball player in Chattanooga history to be selected in the WNBA draft. Anderson, a two-time Southern Conference Player of the Year and tournament MVP, was selected 39th overall by the San Antonio Silver Stars in a live telecast Wednesday afternoon. “She’s worked so hard,” UTC Head Coach…
Ratchford named Campus Police Chief and Director of Public Safety
Upon the recommendation of Assistant Vice Chancellor for Operations, Tom Ellis, Vice Chancellor Richard Brown announces the selection and appointment of Robert “Bob” Ratchford to serve as the new Campus Police Chief and Director of Public Safety for UTC. Ratchford, who graduated from the Chattanooga Police Academy in the same class as Chattanooga Police Chief…
Retiring professors honored for service to the University
The UTC Faculty Senate and the entire campus community honors four retiring faculty members for their outstanding service to the University: Dr. Charles H. Lippy, philosophy and religion Dr. Jane D. Reagor, interior design Dr. Jeanette Stepanske, Teacher Preparation Academy Dr. Judith H. Wakim, nursing Dr. Charles H. Lippy, LeRoy A. Martin Distinguished Professor of…
Campus offers Saxophone/Piano recital, Trumpet Ensemble and Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble Concert
Saxophone/Piano recital The UTC Music Department presents John Sampen, Saxophone and Marilyn Shrude, piano, in a recital and masterclass entitled “Voices of Dissent” on April 16. The masterclass is scheduled for 4 p.m. and the recital at 7:30 p.m. Both events will be held in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall at the UTC Fine Arts…
Chattanooga Active Living Summit: register for this free conference
Chattanooga Active Living Summit: A Global Perspective is a free two-day conference scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 25-26 at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga University Center. Presentations from world leaders who specialize in healthy living will lead conference participants to identify active living strategies for Chattanooga residents and their families where they live,…