Student Ben Jones transferred to UTC only a few weeks ago and he already met new friends and found a sense of purpose from volunteering with Feed My Starving Children. The University partnered with the organization to hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children.
UTC students to attend inauguration in Washington D.C.
The Mocs are going to Washington! A group of more than 30 UTC students will be attending the 57th Quadrennial Presidential Inauguration commemorating the 44th President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, in Washington D.C. The trip is part of a learning opportunity about civic engagement and the political process.
Tennessee College Goal Sunday is January 27
For the first time, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will host Tennessee College Goal Sunday, a College Goal Tennessee event, on January 27, 1-4 p.m. in the first floor lobby of the UTC University Center.
University partners with community for science programs
A degu, a small mammal found only in Chile, is bringing together the Chattanooga community. In partnership with the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy (CGLA), the Chattanooga Zoo, and local TV station WTCI, the University is creating a collaborative educational outreach program to inform students and the community about this little known animal.
UTC Chancellor’s candidates announced
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga chancellor search committee has selected five finalists to bring to campus for open forums. Here is the schedule of open forums: Jan. 9: Diane Allen Jan. 10: Jim Moran Jan. 15: Harold Jones Jan. 16: Jorge Haddock Jan. 17: Steve Angle Each forum will be held from 2:45 p.m.…
Entrepreneurial ideas presented in competitions
UTC students and local veterans showcased their entrepreneurial spirit with two competitions to test their business ideas.
Campus celebrates with holiday traditions
UTC is leading all other Hamilton County organizations in support of underprivileged and foster care children with the 2012 Student Alumni Council Angel Tree Service Project, now in its tenth year.
Engineering students volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
By Megan Davis, University Relations Intern Dr. Will Sutton, Dean of College of Engineering and Computer Science, challenged student organizations in the College of Engineering and Computer Science to engage in community service projects that directly impact citizens in Chattanooga. The student chapter of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) responded and volunteered for Habitat…
UTC’s hottest tradition fires up campus
Mocs spirit burned bright at Engel Stadium as students, alumni, and the community gathered to cheer on winter sports at the fourth annual bonfire.
Thomas Friedman: Think creatively in hyper-connected world
When Thomas Friedman began his career as a journalist more than twenty years ago, “average” was good enough. But according to Friedman, in this age of hyper-connectivity and globalization, average doesn’t mean much anymore. Instead, America’s workers will need to have something “extra” and invent their own jobs, he told a large crowd at the…