John Barrett enjoyed participating in a recent screening for those with Multiple sclerosis (MS) at an annual service learning event conducted by UTC physical therapy students. Individuals with MS are screened by 29 students who work in small groups. Approximately five participants return annually for the screening. Barrett, who was recently diagnosed, came for the…
Professor tests temperature-monitoring equipment on Mocs athletes
Though temperatures in Chattanooga are hitting the upper 90s this summer, the Mocs football team continues to prepare for the fall season with voluntary outdoor practices. In an effort to keep the players safe in the extreme heat, the UTC Department of Health and Human Performance is testing a variety of ways to monitor their…
High school student enjoys UTC Governor’s School
Calling her experience at Governor’s School for Prospective Teachers (GSPT) at UTC “the best time of her life,” Bernadette Murillo, a high school senior from Shelbyville, Tennessee, can’t wait to begin college classes and work toward becoming a full-time educator.
Students get up-close look at North Georgia tornado damage
The night the tornado passed through Chattanooga and surrounding areas, UTC student Jim Boyle was standing outside his house about twenty minutes from Ringgold, Georgia. After he watched a small funnel cloud pass by his neighborhood, he went inside to get ready for the next day’s classes.
School of Nursing receives outstanding service award
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) School of Nursing was awarded the Chattanooga Community Kitchen (CCK) Group Award for outstanding service in 2010-2011.
Interior design students work to preserve downtown landmark
A partnership between UTC’s interior design department and Cornerstones, Inc., created a unique opportunity for students to plan for the future at the site of an historic Chattanooga hotel.
Thompson honored with state community service award
When Dr. Roger Thompson recently arranged for UTC resident assistants to visit the Chattanooga Community Kitchen, he was fairly sure it was the first time they had ever seen the site. He wanted the student housing employees to understand how the homeless are served at the Community Kitchen so that they could find a way…
Inaugural Tommie F. Brown Award presented
Brittiney Williams, a senior pursuing the Bachelor of Social Work degree, became the first recipient of the Tommie F. Brown Award for Community Service. Representative Tommie Brown, elected in 1992 to represent the 28th District, was on hand to present the award to Williams.
UTC School of Nursing organizes conference
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing presents “The Evolving Roles of Nursing in Today’s Health Care Environment” on consecutive Tuesdays beginning May 3, 10, and 17. Registration begins at 8 a.m. each day and sessions run from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the UTC University Center Auditorium.
School of Nursing to accept freshmen into major in fall 2011
Beginning next fall, UTC’s School of Nursing will begin accepting students into the nursing major as freshman. The School of Nursing has scheduled an open information on the Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for Thursday, March 31 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the UTC Metropolitan Building, room 231. The information session will…