For the second year in a row, a student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been recognized in a national competition known as the Pulitzer Prize for collegiate journalism. Jules Jackson, a double major in art and communications, placed 19th in the 2022-23 Hearst Multimedia Narrative Storytelling Competition.
Home away from home: New residential learning communities create ‘a sense of belonging’
The College of Arts and Sciences launched five new residential learning communities (RLCs) in fall 2022. These are living/learning communities made up of students with similar interests or areas of study. The goal is to speed up the process of forging a community while away at college.
Spreading the jam: Student DJs mixing things up
Several UTC students are part-time DJs, dropping beats without dropping classes. They play coffeehouses, clubs, house parties and on-campus events or sometimes just do it for themselves.
A show of support: New fellowship creates artist opportunities
On Dec. 12, the Diversity and Engagement Art Fellowship was introduced with six oil paintings created by Tamia Spinks, who received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from UTC in May.
Inner examination: Through her art, Sam de Armas embraces being bipolar
From the pages of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Magazine: 2022 fine arts graduate Sam de Armas fully embraced the reality of her bipolar disorder in her novel conception for a senior thesis—a virtual-reality experience that lets others enter a simulated environment with bipolar elements.
The field below: Jerrod Niles’ project earns national acclaim
From the pages of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Magazine: A look at recent communication graduate Jerrod Niles, who placed in the Top 10 in the national 2021-2022 Hearst Multimedia Narrative Storytelling Competition for college students.
Art students build up a head of ‘STEAM’
“STEAM” stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.
UTC graphic design program earns national recognition
Program ranked in the Top 50 nationwide.
Fine art: UTC seniors put their work on display
Senior students in the UTC Bachelor of Fine Arts program opened their studio doors for a Painting and Drawing Open Studios event the week before commencement.
Students, instructor create nature artwork for Reflection Riding
Art installation highlights research work being done at Reflection Riding.