A high-tech simulation, VirTra, will be introduced to the classroom in the fall. The program trainees to participate in realistic, scenario-based training where their decisions, verbal commands and reactions directly influence the outcome.
Integrated studies: Empowering students to find their passion at UTC
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Bachelor of Integrated Studies major offers a path for students to finish their studies in a way that fits their needs. Tailored course plans integrate disciplines, prior college credits and workplace training to create unique majors.
From high school to higher ed: UTC’s Upward Bound Math Science program celebrates 25 years of student success
For the last 25 years, the Upward Bound Math Science program at UTC has served high school students intending to improve their performance in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) classes and motivate them to pursue postsecondary education.
Mukherjee named to Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative board
Dr. Rick Mukherjee, inaugural director of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Quantum Center, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative (CQC)—joining a group of regional leaders focused on advancing quantum research, education and innovation.
UTC Innovation Lab students hit the road with ideas to improve Chattanooga’s transit
Students in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Innovations in Honors program are changing the city’s transportation game. As part of Dr. Jordan King’s Innovation Lab, housed in the UTC Honors College, students have spent the 2024-25 academic year coming up with ideas and working with the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) to address issues in Chattanooga’s public transit system.
UTC Karate Club punches above its weight in martial arts competition
The UTC Karate Club, one of Campus Recreation’s club sports, is relatively new on campus. The organization began during the 2023-2024 academic year and practices just once per week. But when the club went up against seasoned competitors from traditional martial arts academies on March 8—including scholarship athletes from Bryan College’s Martial Arts Academy—the results told a different story.
A cautionary tale: UTC anthropologist investigates the rise and fall of quinoa
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Emma McDonell’s book, “The Quinoa Bust: The Making and Unmaking of an Andean Miracle Crop,” is based on 18 months of first-hand ethnographic research in the highlands of Peru.
Dr. Amye Warren calls for change in juvenile justice during Spotlight on Faculty Excellence event
UC Foundation Professor of Psychology Amye Warren’s research was highlighted at the College of Arts and Sciences’ annual Spotlight on Faculty Excellence event on March 20.
Picking all the right pieces: Costume shop prepares for UTC Theatre Co. production of “John Proctor is the Villain”
When most people think of college theater, they picture actors delivering lines, musical numbers and dramatic monologues. Behind the scenes, however, is a long decision-making and creative process that shapes what the audience sees. For Taylor Busch, a visiting assistant professor of costume design at UTC, that process begins with fabric, color and countless rereads of the script.
On the road again: UTC makes its first Power C Tour stop of the year at ChattState
For transfer student Kameron Hampton, going from Chattanooga State Community College to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga meant adjusting to a vastly different environment. Despite being raised in Chattanooga, she wasn’t sure what to expect from UTC.