Bestselling authors like Mark Twain, Sinclair Lewis and Theodore Dreiser portray the American Midwest as what Noe, a professor of English at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, describes as “full of nice, honest, wholesome people.” Her newest book titled, “The Innocent Midwest: Culture, Region, and Identity, 1793-1930,” however, dissects a history of the region that is much darker.
Developing better study habits as college progresses
University students often discover that some of the study habits they formed years ago in high school or at the beginning of college do not work as well as they used to. Forming good study habits is an essential way students find success.
UTC reports record spring enrollment
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has recorded an unofficial spring 2026 enrollment of 11,085 students, marking the first time in University history that spring enrollment has exceeded 11,000.
UTC students earn prestigious honor for communication skills
Two University of Tennessee at Chattanooga communication students placed nationally in the 2025 Hearst Awards for their work as communicators and storytellers.
Early impact: Three recent UTC alums recognized as Novice Teachers of the Year
Three recent UTC School of Education graduates are being recognized early in their careers for the influence they are already making in Tennessee classrooms. Lauren Cardenas, Reagan Lowrie and Madisson Mantooth have each been named Novice Teacher of the Year recipients in their respective school districts, an honor that recognizes full-time teachers in their first three years in the classroom who demonstrate excellence in instruction, professionalism and student engagement.
Finding her formula: Cosmetic internship in France shapes UTC student’s direction in biochemistry
Brielyn Hallam has chemistry in her blood. Growing up with two chemists as parents made it a natural fit when she was considering colleges, but her own experience helped her choose a specific field.
Behind the research at UTC: Dr. Amy Brock-Hon
For Dr. Amy Brock-Hon, Robert Lake Wilson Professor of Geology, the past 15 years in the UTC Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science have been a time to explore her passion and deepen her understanding of the field.
The people of UTC: Get to know Lisa Piazza
Dr. Lisa Piazza came to UTC in 2018 with a goal to help more students see themselves as researchers. As a first-generation college student, Piazza learned much of higher education as she went, often with the help of mentors who took the time to guide her. That perspective carries over into her work at UTC, where she aims to make research feel approachable rather than intimidating.
Start spreading the news: UTC wind ensemble to perform at Carnegie Hall
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform a full concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Wednesday, March 18, an invitation that marks a milestone opportunity for student musicians to perform on one of the world’s most iconic stages.
UTC anthropologist examines how power shapes global food systems
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Assistant Professor of Anthropology Emma McDonell’s central question this past summer: Who controls the food on people’s tables?