An Oak Ridge National Laboratory researcher, the chief scientist with a Denver-based quantum startup and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s own quantum optics expert headline three UTC-hosted presentations offered in conjunction with Gig City Goes Quantum, an initiative to prepare for education, jobs and business opportunities in the emerging quantum technology field.
Where are they now? 2022 Fly for Researchers winners discuss the progress of their projects
The 2nd Annual UTC Fly for Researchers Faculty Pitch Competition will be held from 3:30-5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, in the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, located in the Mapp Building (410 E. Eighth St.).
Blue and Gold Preview Day highlights the “small things that make us great”
UTC held its annual spring Blue and Gold Preview Day on April 1 to show prospective students and their families the uniqueness of the University. With around 465 students in attendance for the event—plus parents and other family members—2023’s spring preview day was the largest the campus has ever had.
Spring Research and Arts Conference to ‘showcase the work we’re doing here’
The 2023 UTC Spring Research and Arts Conference takes place Wednesday, April 12, in the University Center.
Decade of distinction: UTC chosen again as ‘Tree Campus USA’
In honor of the decade-long run as a Tree Campus USA, a European horse chestnut tree—a species suggested by Dr. Hill Craddock for the occasion—was planted outside Patten Chapel on Friday, March 31.
Blue and gold go green on Mocs Express shuttles
If you think the Mocs Express buses seem quieter than usual, don’t worry, your hearing is still good. Since January, the four shuttle buses at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga have been fully electric-powered, and the mechanical grumble of a diesel engine replaced by a smooth hum.
Grand Challenges Scholars Program coming to UTC
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will be the newest institution participating in the Grand Challenges Scholars Program, an initiative supported by the National Academy of Engineering to educate a new generation of engineers expressly equipped to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing society in the 21st century.
Animal attraction: Petting zoo fascinates large crowd on Chamberlain Field
Over three hours, UTC students, faculty, staff—basically anyone who was there at the time—were given the chance to pet a host of animals, including goats, rabbits, donkeys, sheep and Highland cows, native to Scotland, and an alpaca, native to South America.
UTC recognized during “Gig City Goes Quantum” announcement
During a major announcement by city, school and business leaders about the future of quantum technology, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga was recognized for its significant role in quantum research and workforce development and its commitment to the future.
I Love UTC Week to bring alums—and an alpaca—to campus
The spring version of Homecoming Week is returning to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. I Love UTC Week, a spring semester tradition since 2014, will take place on campus Monday through Saturday, March 20-25.