The UTC School Psychology Student Association (SPSA) was formed recently to network and call attention to the UTC School Psychology program, according to Trevour Schoeller, a current Ed.S. student in the program. “We have 28 members, several are in internships and some are in practicums,” said Schoeller, who serves as president of the student group.…
University to host geology conference
Geoscientists from the southeastern United States and beyond will convene at the Chattanoogan Hotel and Conference Center, March 19-20, to discuss new and hot-topic science, expand on current studies, and explore the region’s unique geologic features.
Veterans writing group established
For a military veteran, adjusting to college life may be a difficult transition. In an effort to help assist student veterans and their families, the UTC Student Veterans Organization (SVO) has teamed up with the Department of English to offer a new veterans writing group.
Concert of American Music coming to UTC March 16
Three great American works for violin and piano will be performed at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Monday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m., Roland Hayes Concert Hall, in the UTC Fine Arts Center, corner of Palmetto and Vine Streets.
Arbor Day celebration honors UTC as Tree Campus USA
UTC celebrated five consecutive years as a Tree Campus USA and the City of Chattanooga was also honored for its 25th anniversary as a Tree City USA on Arbor Day, March 6. The State of Tennessee honored both the University and the City of Chattanooga for these milestones. Of the 347 cities in the State…
Experienced international economist Eric Kruger joins UTC Faculty
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…