With an extensive background in anthropology and underwater archaeology, exploring the world of filmmaking was new territory for Dr. Morgan Smith. That changed when Smith stepped into the role of co-producer for a feature-length documentary, “Finding the Floridians,” which aired in December 2024 on WFSU-TV—a PBS affiliate in Florida.
UTC MLK Day celebration: ‘True peace is the presence of justice’
On Friday, Jan. 31, in the University Center Tennessee Room, Dr. Michael Williams and Elijah Cameron took the stage to answer questions and reflect on Dr. King’s influence on the Chattanooga community. The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Mocs Dining sponsored the brunch.
“A Celebration of Firsts”: UTC recognizes Black History Month with campuswide events
February is Black History Month, and UTC will host a series of events to highlight and celebrate the history, achievements and contributions of Black individuals and communities.
Dr. June Scobee Rodgers visits UTC Challenger Center on anniversary of tragedy
Thirty-nine years ago, on Jan. 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger tragically exploded, taking the lives of all seven crew members on board. Among them was Commander Francis R. “Dick” Scobee. To commemorate the anniversary, Dr. June Scobee Rodgers, widow of Commander Scobee and founding chair of the Challenger Center, visited the Challenger STEM Learning Center at UTC.
Taking care of business: Probasco Chair Claudia Kramer is bringing economics to life
Dr. Claudia Kramer, the Scott L. Probasco Jr. Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise, is making economics an accessible and engaging part of everyday life. From leading the Phillips Scholarship in Free Enterprise program to hosting events with local and global thought leaders, Kramer’s work demonstrates the real-world relevance of economics.
Building strength: Haley Reeves is making personal and professional gains
For Haley Reeves, strength is multifaceted. Reeves is a junior finance student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, a jiu-jitsu fighter and a former competitive weightlifter. She is also the manager of a U.S. Olympic gold medalist and world champion weightlifter—her older sister, Olivia Reeves. Prior to the Paris Olympics in August, Haley helped…
UTC students present NASA-funded research at national conference in D.C.
In December, Dr. Azad Hossain—along with senior environmental science majors Anna Sherrill and Nicklaus Kuntzman—traveled to Washington, D.C., for the AGU 2024 conference—where over 25,000 scientists from 100-plus countries gathered to share their ideas and research.
The people of UTC: Get to know Jana Cox
Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships Jana Cox joined UTC in August 2024 after working at UT Martin. A recent transplant to Tennessee, Cox moved from California in 2021, bringing over two decades of experience in financial aid across multiple universities.
Leaders in the making: UTC students take top honors and win best delegation at TISL
In the same room where Tennessee’s laws are debated and passed, the UTC student delegation to the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL) recently won Best Overall Delegation for the third time in five years.
UTC to host MLK Day commemorative brunch with Dr. Michael Williams and Elijah Cameron
The UTC Office of Multicultural Affairs, in partnership with Student and Family Engagement, will host a commemorative brunch to celebrate the 12th UTC MLK Day celebration, “Remembering the Past and Embracing the Future.” Panelists Dr. Michael Williams and Elijah Cameron will reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his lasting impact on the Chattanooga community at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, in the University Center Tennessee Room.