Uniquely situated in a place where campus and the Fort Wood Historic District overlap, the Patten House entered UTC history in 1948, when it was bequeathed to the University through the estate of its owner, Zeboim “Bome” Charles Patten. Shortly thereafter, the Music and Art departments were the first University occupants to utilize—and marvel at—the spacious interior of Patten’s former residence, known for many years as “Z. C. Patten Hall.”
Robots invade the UTC Challenger STEM Learning Center
On Tuesday, Nov. 25, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga hosted students from Sale Creek Middle High School at the Challenger STEM Learning Center to showcase a new fleet of robots. Tennessee Valley Robotics donated 15 robots—supported by the Tennessee Valley Authority and Volkswagen—to the center. Hamilton County Schools also donated laptops for students to code their robots.
Making waves: Disciplines collide in inaugural “Athletes vs. Engineers” Tennessee River race
On the choppy waters of the Tennessee River, onlookers watched UTC rowers race a student-built concrete canoe against a traditional rowing shell. On Nov. 16, the “Athletes vs. Engineers” event showcased the skills of the UTC Department of Civil Engineering and UTC Rowing Team in a 500-meter race.
Ride along: Criminal justice student spends the summer at TBI
Ellie Yates does not take learning opportunities for granted. In fact, when the UTC graduate student started her summer internship at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Chattanooga office, she made it her mission to take part in as many experiences as possible.
New and improved UTC police cars hit the campus roads
UTC Police and Public Safety just got a new blue-and-gold look. The new vehicles—which include redesigned graphics and updated Mocs colors—were nearly a year in the making, according to UTC Chief of Police and Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Safety Sean O’Brien.
UTC marks a new chapter as Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce is formally invested
On Friday, Nov. 21, Chancellor Lori Bruce was formally installed as the 19th leader in the University’s 139-year history. The event brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, state and community leaders, and members of the UT System, each playing a part in a day that will be remembered at UTC for years to come.
Leaping into research: UTC graduate students study lemur behavior at the Tennessee Aquarium
Dr. Hope Klug, UC Foundation and Guerry professor in the UTC Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science, has partnered with the aquarium for the past 14 years. As part of her environmental statistics course, her students are studying the relationship between animal behavior and the space used in microhabitats.
College Quest introduces future students to UTC’s health, engineering and technology programs
On Friday, Nov. 14, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga held an event for incoming college students interested in health care, engineering, computer science and technology known as College Quest.
UTC recognized among nation’s best veteran-supporting universities by Military Times
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has again been recognized by Military Times as one of the nation’s top universities for veterans and military-connected students. UTC placed second among Tennessee institutions and is the only university in the state recognized for offering both traditional in-person and online programs for veterans.
Culture, community and 200 tamales
Two very interesting and successful activities celebrating the Día de los Muertos holiday brought together numerous groups—and a UTC undergraduate who spent years cooking in New York City kitchens, including some of the most competitive in the world.