When UTC graduate student Kimberly S. Fasczewski earned first place for her research poster presentation at the 2011 Tennessee Psychological Association (TPA) Annual Convention, she received $100 and a surprising offer to meet Lance Armstrong.
Nursing students support food drive
A special group of nursing students gave thanks a little early this year and volunteered to staff the annual turkey drive in support of the Chattanooga Community Kitchen.
College of Business hosts entrepreneurial forum
For Jim Kennedy III, building the Kenco Group, a third-party logistics provider located in Chattanooga, from a small organization of a few dozen people to one that employs thousands was no easy task, but he’ll be the first to admit that serendipity did play a part.
Percussion ensemble to present annual Beat Hunger concert
The UTC Percussion Ensemble returns with their annual “Beat Hunger” concert this semester on Sunday, November 20, and Monday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Roland Hayes Concert Hall in the UTC Fine Arts Center. The group is directed by Dr. Monte Coulter, Director of Percussion Studies.
Music Department offers wide range of fall concerts
Take refuge from the chilly fall weather and attend one of the many upcoming performances offered by the UTC Department of Music. All of the events are free and open to the public.
Accelerated computer science master’s degree offered
In an effort to keep up with the rapid change of technology, the UTC Department of Computer Science and Engineering now offers an accelerated masters program in computer science focused on career preparation and industry needs.
Nursing students have 100% pass rate on national exam
The UTC School of Nursing can add another accomplishment on their growing list of achievements this year. The school now has a 100% first time pass rate on the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Certification Exam.
Professor, alumni present research at national geology meeting
Dr. Jonathan Mies, UTC Robert Lake Wilson Professor of Geology, presented his research on bentonite, a clay-rich rock found near the Chickamauga Dam at the Geological Society of America’s national meeting earlier this month.
Anti-Defamation League Regional Director to kick off Diversity Lecture Series
Bill Nigut, the Southeast Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), will open the UTC Diversity Lecture Series on Thursday October 27th at 5 p.m. Nigut’s lecture, entitled “Fighting Hate: Building Communities of Respect,” will take place in the University Center Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.
Students help document jumping jacks at Brown Academy
First Lady Michelle Obama inspired students at Brown International Academy to do a lot of jumping jacks on October 12th. A group of UTC students helped document this special effort for the Let’s Move! Campaign.