Concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury, and while they are often caused by a blow to the head, they can also occur when the head and upper body are violently shaken. Concussion as a result of contact sports has been a hot issue in the media, but concussions can also be caused by car and bicycle accidents, work-related injuries, falls, fighting, and other indirect head trauma. These were just a few of the topics discussed at the 2015 Physical Therapy Forum “Blow-by-Blow: PT Concussion Management” in the UTC University Center.
Higher education agreements with institution in China encourage collaboration
Two agreements established between The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Shanghai Institute of Technology will allow academic and collaborative opportunities for students and faculties across both campuses as well as a specific agreement for the UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science. “The goals of this endeavor were to grow the graduate school at…
See the 2015 UTC Department of Art Juried Student Exhibition
Artist and educator Joshua Bienko selected 54 works from 151 entries for inclusion in the exhibition, which includes a wide range of media and materials: from charcoal on paper and oil on canvas to mixed media installations and sculpture, digital collage and websites, artist’s books, zines, photographs, and six moving image works.
UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science ranked in top ten Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs
When U.S. News & World Report released the 2015-16 Best Online Programs, the UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) was ranked in the top ten Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs. CECS offers a fully online Engineering Management graduate program and a variety of graduate online courses in Engineering and Computer Science. The distinguishing…
UTC College of Business Online MBA program ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report
The UTC College of Business made the list of Best Online MBA programs, ranking in the top fifty programs in the country. Best Online MBA Programs are selected based on factors including admissions selectivity, reputation for excellence among peer institutions and academic and career support services offered to students. View the U.S. News & World…
Nursing ranked among top ten in Best Online RN to BSN Programs
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga was ranked among the top ten Best Online RN to BSN Programs by RNtoBSN.org. UTC received the highest ranking of all Tennessee institutions in this curated list. Nearly 400 online RN-to-BSN programs are offered in the U.S.—only 95 were ranked. RNtoBSN.org‘s mission is to connect current and prospective nurses…
UTC earns national Carnegie classification for community engagement
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has achieved the national designation of a 2015 Community Engagement University by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. UTC is one of only 361 campuses to currently hold the distinction. “We are honored that the Carnegie Foundation has recognized our campus with this national distinction. Strong partnerships…
Two UTC programs ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report
When U.S. News & World Report released the 2015-16 Best Online Programs, two programs at UTC made the list. The UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) is ranked in the top ten Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs. CECS offers a fully online Engineering Management graduate program and a variety of graduate online courses…
Engineering students grow edible plants, fish, in aquaponics system
People who live in developing countries sometimes don’t grow their food the old fashioned way. Instead, their food comes donated in a great big fish tank–an aquaponics system where the fish feed the plants, and the humans harvest fruit, veggies, and fish. A group of UTC engineering students in a senior interdisciplinary design class successfully…
Professor elected to American Psychological Association’s Council of Representatives
Dr. Nicky Ozbek, UTC Professor of Psychology, was elected to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Council of Representatives. According to the APA website, the Council of Representatives is the organization’s legislative body, speaking for the association’s 137,000 members and affiliates “on matters advancing psychology as a science, as a profession, and as a means of…