From the daffodils blooming in front of Patten Chapel to the newly planted trees that line Cardiac Hill, UTC is home to more than 2,000 trees and plants. Because of the University’s dedication to growing and maintaining a lush urban campus, the campus has been awarded a Tree Campus USA recognition.
Student receives Honorable Mention for the Goldwater Scholarship
Adrianna Eder has received an Honorable Mention for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, the premier undergraduate scholarship for students conducting research in the sciences.
Mathematics Department hosts middle and high school poster competition
More than seventy-five middle and high school students visited UTC on March 27 for the Mathematics Department’s seventh annual Mathematics Poster Competition.
Little Debbie launches cupcakes into space at UTC STEM Challenger Learning Center
The UTC Challenger STEM Learning Center was the sight of a sweet promotion on March 19. Little Debbie marked the official debut of their newest product by launching it at UTC – literally.
UTC PT Department visits Tennessee State Capitol; presents at Las Vegas conference
UTC students, faculty, and Chattanooga clinicians recently visited the Tennessee State Capitol for Physical Therapy Day on the Hill, where they met with state legislators and sat in on a session of the House Health Committee. The event was hosted by the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association (TPTA).
Disability Awareness Walk raises community consciousness of pedestrian hazards
For people with disabilities, navigating city streets can be difficult and even dangerous. UTC Social Work students Ryan Galloway and Demetria West held the first Disability Awareness Walk in downtown Chattanooga on Wednesday, March 5 to raise awareness of this issue.
UTC Mock Trial team advances to Nationals for first time
The UTC Mock Trial team is on fire after winning five and tying one of their eight cases at American Mock Trial Association’s (AMTA) Regional Tournament this February. For the first time in their fifteen year history, the team has won a bid to nationals.
Author to discuss living for a year without mirrors, part of “I Am Enough” campaign at UTC
If you’ve had problems with body image, you’re not alone. Kjerstin Gruys experienced the same feelings, which led her to live without mirrors for a year and to write a memoir about the experience.
UTC student interns with Volkswagen in Germany
UTC’s first-ever intern for Volkswagen in Germany is preparing to leave for Wolfsberg. The University is hopeful Adrianna Eder, a Brock Scholar, is the first of many UTC students who will participate in the UTC-Osfalia University of Applied Sciences bilateral exchange relationship.
Richard Jackson publishes two new poetry books
Dr Richard Jackson, UTNAA Professor of English, is publishing his eleventh book of poetry, Out of Place.