A few weeks ago, Elizabeth Mason and Erinie Yousief were taking notes and studying for finals. Now, the high school students are making their own lesson plans and teaching students as part of their experience at the UTC Governor’s School for Prospective Teachers.
Alumna wins national teaching award
UTC alumna Josalyn Tresvant ‘01, Special Education teacher at Knight Road Elementary in Memphis, Tennessee, was one of four teachers selected for the prestigious 2013 Fishman Prize for Superlative Classroom Practice. More than 570 educators applied for this national honor. She has received $25,000 and has begun a special summer residency with TNTP, the nonprofit organization that offers the award.
Regional tuition program extended
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved an extension of the UTC regional tuition rate program for undergraduates and graduate students.
Renée Haugerud featured in “The Glass Hammer”
Renée Haugerud, Founder and Chief Investment Officer and Managing Principal of Galtere Ltd. was interviewed for The Glass Hammer, an award-winning blog and online community created for women executives in finance, law, technology and business.
Getting ready for fall semester
Soon, the leaves will begin turning and campus will be abuzz with new activity. Fall semester classes begin Monday, August 19.
Engineering students construct high chair for child with disabilities
For the first time, three-year-old Aiden can now safely climb out of his high chair all on his own thanks to a group of UTC students built the boy the custom chair as part of a final project in an engineering class.
UTC wins first award for car dynamic performance
For the first time in the history of the UTC Racing Mocs, the team placed first in the suspension and traction category during the 2013 Baja Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International competition held at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York.
Dream to be a nurse
Carla Thomas Ramsey approached her nursing education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga quietly. After she was accepted into a program designed to assist her academic success, she discovered it also helped her to interact more with others.
Cress Gallery of Art features Permanent Collection
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Master Chorale performance to support Red Cross Disaster Relief
The Music Department and Master Chorale present the Master Chorale 2013 Summer Concert to benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.