John Barrett enjoyed participating in a recent screening for those with Multiple sclerosis (MS) at an annual service learning event conducted by UTC physical therapy students. Individuals with MS are screened by 29 students who work in small groups. Approximately five participants return annually for the screening. Barrett, who was recently diagnosed, came for the…
Communication alumna finds success in decorating and design
By Kendra Stickford, UTC Communication major The past two years have been a whirlwind of excitement and opportunities for entrepreneur and UTC alumna Lakeisha “Mariah” Patrick Huq (“03), Chief Operating Officer of Jewel and Jem.
Professor tests temperature-monitoring equipment on Mocs athletes
Though temperatures in Chattanooga are hitting the upper 90s this summer, the Mocs football team continues to prepare for the fall season with voluntary outdoor practices. In an effort to keep the players safe in the extreme heat, the UTC Department of Health and Human Performance is testing a variety of ways to monitor their…
Theatre students enjoy unusual internships
Unusual internships kept a small group of UTC students busy this summer gluing rhinestones, styling beehive wigs, and sewing ruffled dresses.
High school student enjoys UTC Governor’s School
Calling her experience at Governor’s School for Prospective Teachers (GSPT) at UTC “the best time of her life,” Bernadette Murillo, a high school senior from Shelbyville, Tennessee, can’t wait to begin college classes and work toward becoming a full-time educator.
Students get up-close look at North Georgia tornado damage
The night the tornado passed through Chattanooga and surrounding areas, UTC student Jim Boyle was standing outside his house about twenty minutes from Ringgold, Georgia. After he watched a small funnel cloud pass by his neighborhood, he went inside to get ready for the next day’s classes.
Engineering students build therapy steamroller for autistic children
A steamroller may not sound like something children should be playing with, but for children with autism, this therapeutic device can assist in developing their motor skills and provide a calming effect. In an effort to make the device more cost effective and transportable, several UTC engineering students designed and built one for children at…
Spotlight on CNN Money: UTC College of Business donor
Renee Haugerud began her life on a small Minnesota farm, worked her way to Wall Street, and currently manages a billion dollar hedge fund for Galtere Ltd. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Business has benefitted from a generous gift bestowed by Haugerud and her husband, John Murphy. UTC business students are learning…
Chemistry mystery stories reach a wide audience
A series of whodunnit mysteries featured in the inaugural virtual issue of the Journal of Chemical Education (JCE) can be traced back to UTC.
School of Nursing receives outstanding service award
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) School of Nursing was awarded the Chattanooga Community Kitchen (CCK) Group Award for outstanding service in 2010-2011.