Eric Kruger speaks five languages, has worked in forty-two states and eleven countries, and he’s UTC’s new adjunct economics professor as of January 2015. “A dream of mine was to be able to bring all of the experience that I have and be able to teach economics at UTC. That has now come true and…
UTC InfoSec Center earns new designation from NSA and Homeland Security
It’s stressful for consumers to learn about technology pickpockets who steal sensitive online information, wreaking havoc for government agencies, insurance companies, and department store chains. We can’t conjure an invisible shield to protect us, but on our own campus is a regional model for promoting excellence in information security education, assisting businesses, government agencies, education…
New student geology group established
To better prepare students for work in the professional field, the UTC Department of Geology has established a student chapter of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG). The University’s chapter is only one of two in the state of Tennessee and one of 24 nationwide.
$1.1 million gift establishes Finley Chair in American Business
Continuing a legacy of support for UTC, a $1.1 million gift from the Finley family has created the W. Max Finley Chair for Excellence in American Business to honor the entrepreneurial energy and career of the late W. Max Finley, former Chairman of the RockTenn Corporation. The W. Max Finley Chair will employ or retain…
Special Collections and University Archives housed in improved environment
Need to research the cultural heritage resources of the University, the city of Chattanooga, or the state of Tennessee? Special Collections and University Archives are housed in a great location in the new UTC Library. Steven Cox is delighted with the new environment. He is Team Lead, Special Collections and University Archives. He talks about…
Accessible technology promoted on campus
The Accessible Technology Committee held a technology fair to show how easy it is to adopt and use accessible documents and webpages, accessible textbooks and instructional materials, video captioning, screen readers, accessibility in information systems, accessibility and the UTC Library, accessibility and online instruction and more.
Women’s Studies Spring 2015 Speaker Series begins February 23
The Women’s Studies Spring 2015 Speaker Series presents its first lecture, “Pregnant Chicks Get Fat and Other Legal Discoveries” by Dr. Michelle Deardorff.
Women’s basketball, Chattanooga wrestlers win SoCon tournaments
Congratulations to the UTC women’s basketball team and Chattanooga wrestlers! The Chattanooga women’s basketball team drew a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament, its highest in school history, and players learned Monday night they will take on No. 10 Pittsburgh Saturday, March 21, at 11 a.m. at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville. This will be…
Therapy dogs provide stress relief and companionship with campus visits
Take a walk in UTC’s new library and you’ll find shelves and shelves of books, dozens of computer terminals, cozy seating areas, and if you’re lucky, a furry friend waiting patiently for some hugs and pets. Thanks to the work of the University’s librarians and the help from a non-profit group, therapeutic visitation dogs are…
Krystal presents UTC College of Business with artifact collection
Krystal is a fast food icon founded in Chattanooga during the Great Depression that now spans the Southeast. On January 28, the Krystal Company presented the College of Business with a collection of artifacts from Krystal’s history to inform and inspire UTC students. Krystal also endowed two scholarships for UTC business students.