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…
UTC Honors College participates at National Collegiate Honors Council conference
A group of students, faculty, and staff attended the National Collegiate Honors Council annual conference in fall semester 2014. UTC participants presented research and offered presentations at the event in Denver, Colorado.
UTC hosts free conference for high school and college students offering FAFSA assistance
“College Goal Tennessee 2015: Navigating Your Success” is for high school & college students, parents, and educators. Conference begins 8:30 am, Saturday, Jan. 31
TAKE FIVE 2015 at UTC to focus on literature of World War I
UTC’s popular literary series TAKE FIVE will return in January with a focus on World War I literature, presented by the English Department, Connor Professorship of American Literature, and the Connor Society.
Hard Hats Donated to UTC Construction Management seniors
Each senior Construction Management student received headgear, thanks to alumnus Bill Towers, Ram Tool Construction Supply Co. representative.
UTC alumna Dr. Yara Roberston raises awareness and treatment of breast health issues
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Thousands will not receive screenings or treatment because they lack access to quality care. Dr. Yara Robertson raises awareness of breast health issues.
Spring semester 2015 begins January 5
Classes for spring semester 2015 begin January 5. The last day to register in day or evening classes, add a subject, or change sections is January 11. The UTC Records Office can answer questions about advisement, registration and classes. Classes not paid with the Bursar’s Office by December 12 have been cancelled for non-payment. Students…
Executive Women International supports Jean Bradford Memorial Scholarship recipients
Tina Clevenger says it wasn’t too long ago that her young teenagers had no plans to go to college. The single mom, who had not attended college herself, says her children would talk with her about the kinds of jobs they would pursue after high school. When Clevenger’s marriage ended after 18 years, she enrolled…
MPA alumna featured in national APA publication
Jenny Park ’11 was recently featured in a national publication by the American Planning Association (APA). The article “New Planners on the Block” describes Park’s interesting approach to establish more public transportation resources in the Chattanooga area. She explains in the AMA article. The Master of Public Administration (MPA) alumna was working as a senior…