A trio of research proposals led by University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science (BGE) faculty members has secured over $1.8 million in external grant and contract awards, marking a successful summer for funding.
UTC recognizes faculty with grants, professorships, promotions, tenure and professional development leave
As we begin the fall semester, we celebrate not only the return of our students but also the significant achievements of our colleagues. At UTC, we honor the outstanding accomplishments of our faculty, many of whom have achieved tenure or promotion. We are privileged to serve alongside such a distinguished faculty body and invite you to join me in congratulating them. UTC is committed to fostering the intellectual growth of both students and faculty. Our development grants support high-value proposals for scholarship, research, and creative activity, while professional development leaves offer periods of renewal and reflection away from regular duties, benefiting faculty on their intellectual journeys.
Residential learning communities provide paths to service and connection at UTC
This year celebrates the third anniversary of the Arts and Sciences Residential College, and students will not only focus on academic and social connections, but they’re also taking on a new initiative—community service.
Recognizing dedication: UTC to celebrate staff and faculty service milestones
Each year, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga honors staff and faculty who have reached significant service milestones. This year, 242 members of the UTC family will be recognized for reaching important service milestones during the UTC Service Awards Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 17—one of the highlights of Founder’s Week. The luncheon provides University administrators with a chance to express their appreciation for their employees’ dedicated service.
Blue Ribbon Award ceremony celebrates outstanding faculty and staff
The Chancellor’s Blue Ribbon award luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 27, honored seven UTC employees for their hard work and dedication.
Perseverance personified: How Rakiesha Lewis has juggled motherhood, work and her educational journey
Not only was Rakiesha Lewis a full-time criminal justice student completing an undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2020, but she was also a full-time mom of three. Four years later, she is a full-time employee coming back to UTC to pursue a Master of Science in Criminal Justice.
Got your goat? UTC students relax with furry yoga buddies
Around 140 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students visited Chamberlain Field on Wednesday, Aug. 21, to unwind during the first week of classes, along with some four-legged friends—goats. Goat yoga, hosted by the Center for Wellbeing and the Office of Student and Family Engagement, is a Welcome Week tradition in which students attempt their best yoga poses while goats jump on their backs, bellies and shoulders.
Recent UTC graduate Marietta Song lands prestigious international fellowship
Marietta Song, a May 2024 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga graduate with a bachelor’s degree in studio art, has been awarded the highly competitive Stevens Initiative Alumni Fellowship. She is the first UTC alum to receive this fellowship, which is supported by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
The people of UTC: Get to know Jackie Jones
When you step into the Bursar’s office at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, it won’t be difficult to spot Jackie Jones. Her bubbly personality is inviting, and she will not hesitate to answer your Bursar-related questions. Not only is she a staff member at UTC, but she is also a recent alum. Jones graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication in May, so she understands the questions that come with being a student.
Step into campus life: Welcome Week 2024 welcomes new Mocs to UTC
UTC is gearing up for another exciting Welcome Week, an annual tradition that introduces new students to campus life. This year’s festivities, which take place from Sunday, Aug. 18, through Saturday, Aug. 24, are set to kick off with the Oak Street Roast—marking the beginning of a week chockful of opportunities for students to connect, explore and immerse themselves in the UTC community.