Dr. Diane Grob Schmidt ’67 has been elected to lead the American Chemical Society (ACS). Schmidt, a chemistry graduate, was named the 1995 UTC Distinguished Alumni Award winner.
Alumna breaks Canadian marathon record
Lanni Marchant has put in a lot of miles since she graduated from UTC in 2007. The former student-athlete is now one of Canada’s top distance runners, recently breaking the Canadian women’s marathon record.
Alumna chosen for graduate fellowship
UTC Alumna Jillian Pennyman ’13 has been chosen for the Betty Jane Narver Policy Fellowship for 2013 – 2014. Pennyman received both a B.S. and M.Ed. in Secondary Education from UTC. She is pursuing the Master’s in Education Policy.
UTC student loan default lowers as national average rises
All over the country, the average number of students defaulting on loans is rising, but UTC has worked hard to lower our student loan default.
Alumnus and editor of the Los Angeles Times speaks on campus
Beyond bearing the responsibility of writing an ethical story, journalists must “make our readers care,” said Davan Maharaj, editor of the Los Angeles Times and UTC alumnus.
This year’s Homecoming theme: “Made in Chattanooga”
Taking a cue from Chattanooga’s storied manufacturing history, this year’s homecoming theme is “Made in Chattanooga.” Plenty of fun events for students, alumni, and the community are planned to lead up to the big game on Saturday, October 12, when the football Mocs take on the Furman Paladins at 6 p.m. at Finley Stadium. For…
UTC to celebrate its 127th anniversary
Birthday cake is on the menu as the University celebrates its Founder’s Day on September 13. The Student Alumni Council and alumni will be serving cake in Heritage Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in honor of UTC’s 127th anniversary.
Alumnus named UTAA president-elect
UTC alumnus Tom Losh ’71 ’74 will be the next president of The University of Tennessee Alumni Association (UTAA). The association represents more than 335,000 alumni.
Alumna describes experience of introducing President Obama
The Sunday before President Barack Obama arrived in Chattanooga on Tuesday, July 30, Amazon executives approached UTC communication alumna and Amazon employee Lydia Flanders ‘06 and asked if she wanted to introduce the Chief Executive.
Alumna introduces President Obama at Amazon
UTC alumna Lydia Flanders ‘06 was selected to introduce President Barrack Obama when he visited the Chattanooga Amazon facility on Tuesday, July 30.