—Beth Ellen Roberts When UC Foundation Assistant Professor of Biology Hope Klug saw a 703 area code on her caller ID one day last November, she eagerly picked up the phone, anticipating that she was about to get some very good news. And in fact, the caller informed her that the National Science Foundation (NSF)…
Understanding pregnancy discrimination
Peggy Young was working part-time as a delivery driver for United Parcel Service in 2006 when she became pregnant. Though her job description required that she be able to lift 70 lbs, she could lift no more than 20 lbs during her pregnancy. She asked UPS for accommodations, either temporary desk work or assistance lifting heavy packages. UPS argued that Young didn’t meet their criteria for light duty and required her to take unpaid leave. In 2008, she filed a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit, which was heard by the Supreme Court in 2014.
UTC introduces new Master’s in Automotive Systems
This fall, the College of Engineering and Computer Science will launch a new Master’s program catered to increasing opportunities from automotive industries in the Chattanooga area, including the 4,000 new jobs and $1.1 billion in capital investments of 2015 alone, as described on the program’s website.
UTC launches graduate programs in Social Work and Interior Design
Beginning Fall 2016, UTC’s College of Health, Education, and Professional Studies will offer three new graduate programs: Master of Social Work along with Master of Science and Master of Interior Design. All three programs are accepting applications for enrollment now.
Graduate Student Selected as APA Representative
Research Psychology Masters Student Tommy Coleman was recently selected as national graduate student co-representative for the American Psychological Association’s (APA) division 36, the Society for Psychology of Religion and Spirituality.
McKinley Maples: Student Success Profile
UTC graduate student, McKinley Maples, is able to achieve his dream of teaching middle grades education thanks to the Each One Reach One Scholarship.
Graduate Student Chosen for Board of the Tennessee Association of School Psychologists
UTC Psychology graduate student Carrie Lawson has been chosen to serve as the 2015-2016 Student Representative for the Board of the Tennessee Association of School Psychologists.
Dr. Joanne Romagni on Her Vision for UTC
Dr. Joanne Romagni began her position as Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of the Graduate School over the Summer.
Two graduate students receive Sigma Xi awards
Eddie Christopher and Brandon Allen received the 2015 Graduate Student Awards from the UTC Chapter of Sigma Xi.
University celebrates commencement on May 2
Approximately 1,200 graduates will walk across the stage at UTC’s commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 2, in McKenzie Arena. Graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Computer Science will graduate at 9:00 a.m. Graduates from the College of Business and the College of Health, Education, and Professional Studies…