For UTC professor of Interior Design, Catherine Kendall, MFA, ASID, IDEC NCIDQ, going green in the home doesn’t have to be complicated. “Going green is about the health impact on people and making conscience and responsible decisions of the products that we choose to use. Much of the public still thinks that the principle applied…
Students teach environmental education lessons
Searching for salamanders and floating foam kayaks down a creek may sound more like playtime than school time, but UTC students enrolled in Dr. Andrew Bailey’s Outdoor Leadership Class offered local school children a connection between humans and the natural environment. As part of their coursework, Bailey’s class researched, planned, and delivered environmental education lessons…
Moc Speed, fast track to success for incoming freshmen
Moc Speed, an extended orientation three-day camp, will be offered July 31-August 2 at the Ocoee Retreat Center. Moc Speed is designed to introduce incoming freshman to leadership and academic skills to ensure that their first year at UTC is successful. Incoming freshman can sign up for Moc Speed during the orientation registration process. Students…
Writing and Communication Center moves to the UTC Library
The new Writing and Communication Center is a place for “writers helping writers” no matter their ability levels. The Writing and Communication Center helps UTC faculty, staff, and especially students, both undergrads and graduate students, with all aspects of the writing process.
Dr. Cathie Smith honored with national and state awards
Dr. Cathie Smith, UC Foundation Associate Professor and Vanderbilt Professor in the UTC Department of Physical Therapy, has been elected to receive the National Association of Neonatal Therapist’s inaugural Pioneer Award for Neonatal Therapy. The award was created to honor neonatal occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech-language pathologists who have contributed tirelessly to establish and…
Dr. John Lee wins award, will include Chattanooga State transfer student in research
Dr. John Lee, Assistant Professor in the UTC Department of Chemistry, recently earned an award because he shows promise in establishing undergraduate research.
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.
Entrepreneurship professor featured in WalletHub article
Dr. Diane Halstead, Mary Harris Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship, UTC College of Business, was featured in WalletHub’s recent study which examined what the social media site found to be the best and worst cities to work for a small business.
Rhodes Scholar graduates from UTC
Robert Fisher, Brock Scholar, Rhodes Scholar, Truman Scholar, and two-term SGA President has graduated from UTC with a Bachelor of Science: Political Science and a minor in history and in Africana Studies. As a Rhodes Scholar, Fisher will begin the pursuit of his master’s degree at the University of Oxford. He has visited England in…
Mother and daughter graduate from UTC in May commencement
Krystal and Heather Johnson each have a story of taking extra time to decide on a major, and both were happy to graduate together from UTC on May 2. Thanks to Krystal and Heather for sharing their experiences.