The UTC Master of Public Health (MPH) in Nutrition and Dietetics was granted full accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) in May 2024. The achievement was recognized with an accreditation ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in the University Center Chickamauga Room.
Campus parade celebrates UTC student and Olympic gold medalist Olivia Reeves
On Tuesday, Sept. 3, Olympic gold medalist and UTC student Olivia Reeves was honored in a parade and pep rally where she was presented the key to the city.
UTC recognizes faculty with grants, professorships, promotions, tenure and professional development leave
As we begin the fall semester, we celebrate not only the return of our students but also the significant achievements of our colleagues. At UTC, we honor the outstanding accomplishments of our faculty, many of whom have achieved tenure or promotion. We are privileged to serve alongside such a distinguished faculty body and invite you to join me in congratulating them. UTC is committed to fostering the intellectual growth of both students and faculty. Our development grants support high-value proposals for scholarship, research, and creative activity, while professional development leaves offer periods of renewal and reflection away from regular duties, benefiting faculty on their intellectual journeys.
Residential learning communities provide paths to service and connection at UTC
This year celebrates the third anniversary of the Arts and Sciences Residential College, and students will not only focus on academic and social connections, but they’re also taking on a new initiative—community service.
Brewing innovation: CH-AI Brews podcast bridges AI and academia
More than 80 people—students, faculty, staff and visitors––turned out to celebrate the launch of a student-led podcast from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Artificial Intelligence Initiative. Also known as “Chattanooga’s Artificial Intelligence,” the CH-AI team hosted the Thursday, Aug. 29, launch party for “CH-AI Brews: Infusing Conversations About AI” in the Guerry Center on campus.
The people of UTC: Get to know Tim Gritten
Tim Gritten, the new dean of the UTC Library, sat down to answer a few questions about his transition to UTC and his plans for the library.
Recognizing dedication: UTC to celebrate staff and faculty service milestones
Each year, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga honors staff and faculty who have reached significant service milestones. This year, 242 members of the UTC family will be recognized for reaching important service milestones during the UTC Service Awards Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 17—one of the highlights of Founder’s Week. The luncheon provides University administrators with a chance to express their appreciation for their employees’ dedicated service.
Blue Ribbon Award ceremony celebrates outstanding faculty and staff
The Chancellor’s Blue Ribbon award luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 27, honored seven UTC employees for their hard work and dedication.
The people of UTC: Get to know Cassandra Robinson
Since 2016, Cassandra Robinson—also known as Ms. Cassandra across campus—has been a friend to everyone who visits Crossroads Dining Hall at UTC. Read what she had to say about her role at UTC.
Perseverance personified: How Rakiesha Lewis has juggled motherhood, work and her educational journey
Not only was Rakiesha Lewis a full-time criminal justice student completing an undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2020, but she was also a full-time mom of three. Four years later, she is a full-time employee coming back to UTC to pursue a Master of Science in Criminal Justice.