The ceremony for the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering and Computer Science will begin at 9 a.m. The ceremony for the College of Business and College of Health, Education and Professional Studies begins at 1 p.m.
Physical therapy students see exoskeleton demonstration
U.S. Army veteran Gary Linfoot gave a demonstration for UTC physical therapy students about the exoskeleton that is giving him “a new outlook on life.” His daughter, Kylie Linfoot, helped research the new technology.
UTC students and faculty participate in Falls Prevention Awareness Day
Students and faculty informed older adults, family members, caregivers, and service providers, and demonstrated items that can be used in the home to create safer living conditions.
Nursing students take The Leap and travel to Guatemala
From May 10 – 17, The Leap, an initiative started by nursing students Katie Battani and Jenna Elliot, took a group of UTC Nursing students and faculty to Guatemala City.
DNP student travels to Hong Kong for nursing research congress
For those who study health practices, it can be easy to lose sight of global health issues and focus on local concerns. Melissa Bogle, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student, had an eye opening experience when she attended the 25th annual Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society of Nursing Research Congress in Hong Kong in late summer 2014.
Teachers HELP trains teachers in English learner techniques
The Teachers HELP (Helping English Language Proficiency) Summer Academy, which is a part of a five year program to offer high-quality English Learner (EL) endorsement and professional development opportunities, opened with a science lesson.
Governor’s School for Prospective Teachers wraps 23rd year at UTC
“A box of crayons is the sun on a dreary day…”
–from the poem “A Box of Crayons”
While a box of crayons is often the tool young artists use most, a group of Youth University students at UTC learned crayons come from different places and each one’s appearance is unique, much like the people in their classroom.
Alumna selected in top teacher search
Athena Davis (’00 and ’01) was recently named a top five finalist in “Live’s Top Teacher Search” contest on the nationally syndicated “Live with Kelly and Michael” hosted by Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan.
University hosts Sisters of the Academy Institute
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Office of Equity and Diversity partnered with Sisters of the Academy Institute (SOTA) to host a writing retreat for UTC faculty. At this retreat, participants had access to coaches and facilitators who provide advice and feedback on dissertations, manuscripts, reports or book chapters.
UTC celebrates commencement
UTC held commencement ceremonies for more than 1,100 graduates on May 3.