This summer, junior Hailey Henderson—a mechanical engineering major from Memphis—spent 10 weeks in Potsdam, New York, participating in an REU program at Clarkson University.
The people of UTC: Get to know Megan McKnight
The UTC Center for Wellbeing Director Megan McKnight answered questions about the center’s programs, resources and peer support that address the many dimensions of student well-being, including mental health, physical health, recovery and stress management.
Get help when you need it: Where to turn for mental health support at UTC
At UTC, mental health support is a priority, with resources available across campus to provide care and reinforce the message: You are not alone.
Mocs Don’t Haze 2025: Encouraging UTC community to speak up and step in
UTC will spotlight community and safety during Hazing Prevention Week, taking place Sept. 22-25.
UTC students lend helping hands during United Way’s Day of Caring
After eating breakfast, changing into their green volunteer shirts and watching a performance by the Sugar Mocs, members of the UTC community loaded into buses to go out into the Chattanooga community.
A new chapter: Students launch Lambda Theta Alpha, UTC’s newest sorority
UTC’s Eta Kappa Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha didn’t appear overnight. It took more than a year of meetings, fundraising and paperwork for the eight founding members to officially bring the sorority to campus.
Service recognized, stories remembered: UTC celebrates employee milestones
This year, 194 UTC employees were honored during the UTC Service Awards Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 16, a signature event of Founder’s Week. Service awards are presented in five-year increments, beginning with an employee’s fifth year of regular service, and highlight the value of employee contributions while reinforcing UTC’s culture of appreciation and retention.
AI for Everyone: New class introduces students to the world of AI
Would you pay for ChatGPT if it were $100 a month? One student quickly shook his head no. Another nodded proudly. This mixed reaction from her students is exactly what Dr. Nagwan Zahry hoped for in the “AI for Everyone” class at UTC.
Motorcycles and medicine: DNP student goes from mechanic to finding his calling in acute care
Few people would expect a motorcycle mechanic and a trauma nurse to have much in common. Travis Wright—who has experience with both—can easily make the connection.
Meacham Writers’ Workshop returns to UTC Sept. 24-27
UTC will host the Meacham Writers’ Workshop from Sept. 24-27, a four-day series of free readings, discussions and literary events that connect nationally recognized authors, local voices, students and the community.