Students at Gilbert Elementary School in LaFayette, Ga., have a new way to have fun outside while building their problem-solving skills. This past spring, UTC students in the Outdoor Leadership Skills class, led by Dr. Drew Bailey, constructed a ropes course in a wooded area next to the school.
UTC one of first universities in Healthier Tennessee Communities effort
UTC is one of the first colleges in the state accepted into the Healthier Tennessee Communities effort. The goal of the program is to improve the overall health of Tennesseans by encouraging participants to be physically active for at least 30 minutes each week, eat a healthy diet and stop tobacco use.
UTC Named Gold Level Campus for Exercise is Medicine
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been designated as a Gold Level Campus for Exercise is Medicine (EIM), in recognition of dedication to health and wellbeing of the campus community.
Faculty honored with prestigious professorships
UTC awards the Guerry Professorships, the Chattanooga Manufacturer’s Association Professorship in Engineering, and the LeRoy Martin Professorship in Religious Studies.
Mocs study art, history, architecture, politics, and sport in Italy
More than 40 UTC students from different disciplines spread across five different classes spent 18 days in Italy over the summer studying art, history, architecture, and sports.
Sharing a passion for international health and wellness from China to the White House
For the past academic year Dr. Gary Liguori, Department Head, Health and Human Performance, had a packed schedule that included a flight to Wuhan, China where he presented at the Global Fitness Summit, and a trip to the White House for a meeting with Michelle Obama as part of her “Let’s Move” initiative.
Mobile device monitors participants in upcoming marathon
The recent UT President’s Council Tour introduced new and exciting technology that our students and faculty are using right here in Chattanooga.
Wilkerson elected to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Dr. Gary Wilkerson, Professor of Graduate Athletic Training in the UTC Department of Health and Human Performance, has been elected to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Hall of Fame.
Professor researches link between obesity and exercise
As most developed countries in the world—including the United States—face rising obesity rates and skyrocketing health care costs, a recent report from international health researchers shows that interventions and policy changes by governments and urban planners can have significant impact on public health.
Students research usage of Tennessee Riverpark
Two departments teamed up to help students collect and analyze data about usage of the Tennessee Riverpark. Students conducted surveys along several points of the Tennessee Riverpark to capture demographic and usage information. The project began in 2008. Students in English 278, scientific writing, received help from Stefanie deOlloqui, adjunct faculty member in Health and…