Dr. Stephanie Philipp, UTC assistant professor of education and interim director of the STEM Education Program, recently hosted 45 Hamilton County teachers—half of whom are UTC graduates, according to a show of hands. Philipp’s half-day cohort was funded as part of a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.
Getting in tune: Casey Edwards composes music for video games
Casey Edwards, a 2012 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a bachelor’s degree in music theory and composition, now composes music for video games.
Like a rock: Longtime geology professor passes the travel torch, but not before leading one last field experience
This summer, Robert Lake Wilson Professor of Geology Jon Mies and Professor of Geology and Associate Department Head Amy Brock-Hon accompanied 12 UTC students to Scotland—considered the birthplace of modern geology.
Westbrook Scholarship: Helping UTC chemistry and physics students for 30 years
For 30 years, the Westbrook Scholarship Program has helped first-year chemistry and physics students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga complete their degrees. The scholarship provides $14,000 over four years to eligible incoming freshmen in the UTC Department of Chemistry and Physics.
Paying it forward: For alum Cap Nguyen, “UTC took a chance on me and gave me a great opportunity”
“My story is about American generosity and opportunity,” said UTC graduate Cap Nguyen, an honors student and an active Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers member while at UTC. “I believe that UTC took a chance on me and gave me a great opportunity. It provided me the skill set that changed my life outlook drastically.”
Milestones: UTC to honor staff and faculty at Service Awards luncheon
This year, 199 members of the UTC family will be honored for reaching significant service milestones at the UTC Service Awards Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 12—one of the highlights of Founder’s Week. The luncheon is an opportunity for University administrators to express their gratitude for the employees’ dedicated service.
Sneak peek: A look at some of the student clubs and organizations at UTC
Among the many rituals of the start of a new academic year is the annual University of Tennessee at Chattanooga new student Orientation and Organizations Fair to introduce incoming freshmen and transfer students to the wide variety of clubs and organizations available to them at UTC.
Golden days: A celebration of 50 years of the UTC nursing program
From University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Magazine: Since its humble beginnings operating out of two rooms inside Race Hall, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing program has continually evolved. As the program celebrates its golden anniversary in 2023, the evolution continues.
Showing off the Power C: UTC welcomes Class of 2027
Thousands of new Mocs flocked to McKenzie Arena at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for Convocation 2023. Geared for first-year students, it’s a cross between a welcome event and a pep rally.
Move In Day: Excitement, fear, fun and a whole lot of stuff
Operation Move In brought the newest flock of Mocs to UTC. All this week at the residential housing units on campus, cars, pickups, SUVs and minivans pull in, often stuffed to the brim and unloaded by students, parents, siblings and other relatives.