When U.S. News & World Report released the 2015-16 Best Online Programs, two programs at UTC made the list. The UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) is ranked in the top ten Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs. CECS offers a fully online Engineering Management graduate program and a variety of graduate online courses…
UTC professor presents positive results of financial literacy class
Dr. Christi Wann, UC Foundation Associate Professor of Finance, was an invited speaker in the first Dave Ramsey Collegiate Symposium. The symposium, hosted in Brentwood, Tennessee, was designed to show regional universities how Dave Ramsey and his team are working with leading colleges and universities to change students’ lives through financial literacy. Wann presented dramatic…
Engineering students grow edible plants, fish, in aquaponics system
People who live in developing countries sometimes don’t grow their food the old fashioned way. Instead, their food comes donated in a great big fish tank–an aquaponics system where the fish feed the plants, and the humans harvest fruit, veggies, and fish. A group of UTC engineering students in a senior interdisciplinary design class successfully…
Students complete economic impact study on Ironman Chattanooga
The inaugural Ironman competition in Chattanooga brought thousands of participants to the city’s riverfront to swim, bike, and run for bragging rights and personal glory. When the Chattanooga Sports Committee needed to determine the economic impact of one of the biggest sporting events the city has ever hosted, they turned to Dr. Andrew Bailey, UC…
Professor elected to American Psychological Association’s Council of Representatives
Dr. Nicky Ozbek, UTC Professor of Psychology, was elected to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Council of Representatives. According to the APA website, the Council of Representatives is the organization’s legislative body, speaking for the association’s 137,000 members and affiliates “on matters advancing psychology as a science, as a profession, and as a means of…
UTC Honors College participates at National Collegiate Honors Council conference
A group of students, faculty, and staff attended the National Collegiate Honors Council annual conference in fall semester 2014. UTC participants presented research and offered presentations at the event in Denver, Colorado.
Women’s Leadership Academy
The Women’s Leadership Academy is an annual training on principles of feminist leadership. It’s an exciting opportunity to learn about collaborative leadership and an opportunity to get to know fellow UTC students.
UTC hosts free conference for high school and college students offering FAFSA assistance
“College Goal Tennessee 2015: Navigating Your Success” is for high school & college students, parents, and educators. Conference begins 8:30 am, Saturday, Jan. 31
Two students honored by SGA
Two UTC students who work in the Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) have been recognized by the UTC Student Government Association (SGA) for providing emergency medical assistance.
Sights of UTC holiday season
Holiday gatherings had an exciting twist this year as many groups toured the new UTC Library.