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.
Alumna selected as ambassador of the year
When Sarah Gardner graduated in May, she walked across the stage with great memories from her experience at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and her study abroad experience in Austria. Gardner was recently named an Ambassador of the Year for the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP).
Alumnus featured on Martha Stewart website
Looking for tips on how to host the perfect barbecue this summer? UTC alumnus Daniel Hunley dishes out his best advice on everything from how to grill the perfect burger to creating an inviting atmosphere on Martha Stewart’s website.
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.
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.
Max Fuller, Bill and Sue Stacy honored
Business leader receives Distinguished Alumnus Award. Former Chancellor and wife receive Outstanding Service Award
Vital, Fuller inducted into UTC Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame
Two local businessmen whose love of business began in childhood, Greg Vital and Max Fuller, were recently inducted into the UTC Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame.
Alumni advise students on non-profit careers
When Sarah Quattrochi was a student at UTC and writing a paper on the Tennessee River Gorge Trust, she had no idea that several years later she would be working as the outreach and development director for the same non-profit organization. Quattrochi, a graduate of the Public Administration and Non-Profit Management program (PANM) at UTC,…
Campus to celebrate Black History Month
This February, UTC will celebrate Black History Month with a variety of events including a movie showing, poetry night, and student play.