The very first group of students to complete the Master of Public Health program just graduated
Music therapy program is more than just playing for an audience
Tennessee’s first public university program of its kind prescribes music as medicine. The much-anticipated music therapy major launched at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in fall 2019 and already has surpassed enrollment goals. Chattanooga native Katherine Goforth Elverd—“Katie” or “Professor Goforth” to her colleagues and students— returned to Chattanooga after working as a practicing…
Mocs Checking on Mocs touches base with shelter-in-place students
It started with an email to students from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Dean of Students Office asking, “How are you doing?” Using graphics depicting a battery’s charge, students were asked to select a response that best represented how they felt. “Battery 100 percent!” “Battery 75 percent: It’s been difficult to adjust, but I’m…
Positive Vibes: Mystery notes offer encouragement
Left on random doors, bathroom mirrors and more, multi-colored sticky notes with uplifting messages started popping up in unexpected places across campus this past year. Those messages now continue in online spaces.
$4.75 million to support UTC students affected by COVID-19
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will dedicate $4.7 million of funding it receives from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to support students with demonstrated need and who face significant financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. UTC will receive additional CARES funding for a total of $9,513,779. It’s not…
Up to $1,000 is available for members of Marching Mocs
The Marching Mocs at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga band has announced new annual stipends for its members of up to $1,000 beginning fall 2020. The competitive, renewable stipends are available to students in any major, whether already on campus, transferring to UTC or enrolling as a first-time freshman. “We are very excited about…
Back to Basics: Caroline Donsbach’s passion for helping others ‘do’
Donsbach is the first UTC student to receive a scholarship from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation.
Online program helps music students maintain a sense of community
With school concerts cancelled and ensemble practices put on hold due to the coronavirus, the Department of Performing Arts Music Division is offering an opportunity for students to participate in a new kind of band from their own homes: a virtual one.
What’s it like to be a woman in science?
In recognition of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the stories of women from across campus, sharing their passion, pride and advice for future generations. Meet the women of UTC.
Alumni discuss their food truck, AMAIZEing Eats
Their path from students to business owners wasn’t an easy one, littered with self-doubt and shut doors. But now, the passion for cooking that Wes developed in his Mamaw Helen’s kitchen has turned into a career on wheels.