Students at Gilbert Elementary School in LaFayette, Ga., have a new way to have fun outside while building their problem-solving skills. This past spring, UTC students in the Outdoor Leadership Skills class, led by Dr. Drew Bailey, constructed a ropes course in a wooded area next to the school.
UTC group raises $42,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
In its first year of existence, a UTC group raised $42,312 for St. Jude’s hospital.
UTC offers variety of camps, learning opportunities this summer
UTC will be offering a variety of summer camps and programs for children pre-K through high school.
Art for All: UTC Engineers, Artists Help People with Disabilities
Engineering and art — not always the first two subjects that come to mind when thinking about collaborations.
Alumna wins $25,000 Tennessee Milken Educator Award
Baker, who earned both a Bachelor of Science in early childhood education and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from UTC in 2010, is the only Milken Educator Award recipient for Tennessee and the 33rd and final honoree named nationwide for 2016-17. This season marks the 30th year of the Milken Educator Awards, hailed by Teacher magazine as the “Oscars of Teaching.”
Decoda Cello presents community engagement through music
The Decoda Cello Quartet, highly accomplished musicians who perform and participate in community enrichment and educational projects, presented a workshop on community engagement through music and arts on Friday, January 20 in Cadek Recital Hall.
Women’s Studies implements activist-enhanced classrooms
Women’s Studies recently received a grant to implement an Activist-Enhanced Classroom offering sexual assault hotline training for students enrolled in the three sections of Introduction to Women’s Studies.
UTC grad brings reading home for kids in need
Kelsey Butler, a recent UTC graduate, has created HomeBound, a non-profit focused on sending books home with kids who wouldn’t otherwise have access.
Get ready for upcoming Spring career days!
This spring, get ready for Spring Career Days, allowing students and alumni to pursue TWO days full of opportunities. It’s never too early to start preparing, and the UTC Career & Student Employment Center is offering a number of events to help you on your way.
Teaching and Learning Garden puts down roots in the community
The UTC Teaching & Learning Garden began this past spring, taking students out to learn about raising food in an urban environment.