A lot of people want to get done with school ASAP. Few will ever be as swift as transfer student Katie Luck, who’s set to graduate from UTC this summer just shy of her 19th birthday. Lucks’s educational sprint through UTC’s new 12-month Bachelor of Applied Science: Information Technology in Cybersecurity (BAS-IT CyS) showcases the power and potential of the transfer-student path.
UTC engineering group participates in “Read Across America Week” event at Orchard Knob Elementary
Four members of the UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science—Dr. Murat Barisik, Dr. Sandra Affare and graduate research assistants Ege Can Ek and Atal Bhowmik from the Mechanical Engineering Department’s Nano-Engineering Research Group—visited Orchard Knob Elementary School on Friday, March 8, as part of “Read Across America Week.” The four read “Horton Hears a Who!” and participated in interactive activities and demonstrations to explore size and scale with the K-5 students.
Engineering and Computer Science ‘shining the spotlight’ on International Women’s Day
March 8 is International Women’s Day—a global celebration observed annually which serves as a call to action for gender equality and women’s rights around the world and honors the social, cultural and political accomplishments of women.
UTC waiting for FAFSA release to unveil student financial aid offers
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga—along with colleges and universities nationwide—is still waiting on the U.S. Department of Education to release FAFSA forms before being able to calculate and issue financial aid award packages to students. Short for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the FAFSA is essential for students seeking federal and state financial aid, including the federal Pell Grant and the Tennessee HOPE and UT Promise scholarships.
‘How do I bring a change idea to make the world a better place?’
Dr. David Witt is among a group of College of Business lecturers who combine teaching and consulting experience to bring real-world scenarios to the classroom.
Introducing ‘A Moc’s First Year’: New first-year experience program aims to create a sense of community and connection to Chattanooga
“A Moc’s First Year” will connect current and new initiatives toward a centralized learning community model that increases student and faculty interaction, the sense of community on campus, new students’ connectedness to Chattanooga, and overall UTC student success.
Rolling into STEM: Middle and high school students compete to build the best marble roller coaster at UTC
Teams of more than 150 middle and high school students constructed meter-tall roller coasters as part of the third annual Marble Roller Coaster competition hosted by the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
National Employee Appreciation Day
On National Employee Appreciation Day, which honors staff members for their accomplishments, hard work and devotion, Chancellor Steve Angle, members of the strategic leadership team and campus leaders sent a message to UTC faculty and staff.
ChaTech partnership elevates UTC cybersecurity program to new heights
Responding to the growing demand for skilled tech professionals, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is working in close partnership with the Chattanooga Technology Council (ChaTech) to grow the new Bachelor of Applied Science: Information Technology in Cybersecurity accelerated degree program.
UTC to celebrate Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, and the UTC Center for Women and Gender Equity will honor and celebrate women’s contributions to history. “This is just a great time to talk and highlight the historical context of what does it mean to be where we are today as women and how did we get here?” said Lauren Ouwerkerk, associate director of WaGE and the Prism Center.