Many events emphasize the role of women, Hispanic- and African-American as well as Native Americans in World War I. Discussions explore many different elements of the war, from philosophy to literature to nursing to the chemistry used in battle.
UTC donors join celebration for largest private gift in university history
Alumnus Gary Rollins and his wife, Kathleen Rollins, were the guests of honor as University of Tennessee at Chattanooga faculty, staff and students thanked the couple for the largest philanthropic gift in UTC history.
“Future is bright,” Chancellor says in annual State of the University address 2018
UTC has $325 million invested in building renovations and new construction on campus. Projects totaling another $148 million are in the planning stages.
Challenger Center expands its free programs for middle-schoolers
Every middle-schooler in Hamilton County can take free lessons at the Challenger STEM Learning Center in the upcoming school year. A new agreement allocates missions and classroom labs for sixth, seventh- and eighth-graders in the school system’s 21 middle schools. The agreement also includes all high school STEM groups, school staff and teachers. UTC…
Collaboration with the University of the South generates series on the lynching of Ed Johnson in Chattanooga
Taking place on both campuses, the events in the new series include a documentary screening and lectures featuring Illinois State University’s Amy Wood, award-winning historian and professor of post-Civil War American cultural history and the history of the U.S. South.
Eighth Annual Dr. Richard Gruetzemacher Constitution Day Lecture focuses on George Washington
The lecture explores Washington’s accomplishments, how he defeated the British Empire, presided over the Constitutional Convention, led an infant nation and what we can learn from him today.
The Power of Community: Willis assumes Chamber of Commerce post
Alexis Willis ’11 isn’t someone who backs down from a challenge. She told her mentor that, if an Ironman competition was ever held in Chattanooga, she would sign up. The former high school track athlete was drawn to the idea of testing her limits. She wanted to know if she had what it takes to…
A summer of monkeys: ‘Absolutely this is what I want to do’
Rachel Fuller had no choice. She had to bite the baboon. “As soon as I come into that enclosure, I am the alpha.”
UTC grad wins seat on Hamilton County School Board
UTC graduate Tucker McClendon was elected to the county school board on Thursday, Aug. 2.
Conference offers business opportunities for attendees
For the sixth consecutive year, firms and individuals from across the Chattanooga region came to UTC for the Chattanooga Supplier Connection Conference.