Jenny Park ’11 was recently featured in a national publication by the American Planning Association (APA). The article “New Planners on the Block” describes Park’s interesting approach to establish more public transportation resources in the Chattanooga area. She explains in the AMA article. The Master of Public Administration (MPA) alumna was working as a senior…
Two doctoral nursing graduates inspire others with stories of perseverance
Two women who received the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in the UTC December commencement ceremony have unique stories of perseverance—one was 15 years old when she came to the United States from Egypt so that her family could pursue career opportunities and gain religious freedom. Another was a rebellious young woman who spent a…
Commencement is Saturday, December 13, watch it live online
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.
Alumnus John Gregorich named a Minor League Athletic Trainer of the Year
The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) has awarded UTC alumnus John Gregorich a 2014 Minor League Athletic Trainers of the Year Award, given annually to one member of each of the 16 leagues in Minor League Baseball.
Provost Jerald Ainsworth conquers Ironman Chattanooga
Provost Jerald Ainsworth swam 2.4 miles in the Tennessee River, rode his bike 116 miles, and ran 26.2 miles in thirteen hours and four minutes in Ironman Chattanooga because he wanted to challenge himself and cross an item off his bucket list. “I’ve been involved in triathlons for over 25 years. I’ve done a lot…
UTC Graduate School Fair is October 7
Do you need to expand your career options? Looking to move up in your field or perhaps change fields altogether? A graduate degree from UTC might be your answer. The UTC Graduate School will hold a Graduate School Information Fair on Tuesday, October 7, 3:30-6:30 p.m in the Chattanooga Room of the UTC University Center.…
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.
UTC Graduate School offers many advantages
Whether they are on the verge of finishing a baccalaureate degree or have been out of school for decades, students looking to broaden their horizons should consider a graduate degree at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
MOOC technology pilot program earns continued state investment
As an experienced online lecturer at UT Chattanooga and fan of technology, Tiffany Mitchell jumped at the chance to convert her online English rhetoric and composition course to Coursera, one of two national innovators in massive open online courses (MOOCs), being used in a pilot program throughout the University of Tennessee.
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.