Students in the campus group Ecological Decisions for a Global Environment (EDGE) kicked off an early Earth Day celebration in the University Center, where organizations educated students about environmental issues. Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22. Vendors urged UTC students to recycle more, protect open spaces, and stop seafood contamination. Organizations…
Students raise thousands for the American Cancer Society
More than 500 students helped The American Cancer Society raise $9,000 during the first annual Relay For Life held at UTC. “Through their hard work in preparing for the event, and by spending hours walking for the cause, UTC students certainly did their part to help the American Cancer Society create a world with less…
Students support the Troops
Students expressed their appreciation for troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan by collecting items for care packages to send overseas.
Students celebrate as truckload of supplies heads to Haiti
Students from UTC and Chattanooga State came together to “Embrace Haiti” by loading a truck with supplies to help earthquake victims. “After the earthquake struck Haiti, students wanted to help in any way they could,” said UTC SGA President Tyler Forrest. The effort culminated with a sendoff celebration at Chattanooga State. Student drivers from the…
UTC and Chattanooga State students collaborate to Embrace Haiti
In response to the earthquake that struck Haiti in January, students from UTC and Chattanooga State Community College are uniting to launch a campaign to collect critical medical supplies. Known as “Embrace Haiti,” the project reminds the community that the crisis in Haiti continues and focuses primarily on obtaining orthotic and prosthetic equipment-devices that improve…
UTC faculty members help heal Haiti earthquake survivors
Dr. June Hanks recently spent her 48th birthday in Haiti, sharing her skills as a physical therapist and wound specialist as she responded to the needs of earthquake victims. According to Hanks, it is estimated 8-10 per cent of Haitians had some form of disability before the earthquake. No one knows the number of amputations…
Former NATO Ambassador discusses Obama administration
While the United States engaged in the conflict in Iraq, Dr. David Abshire said there were years the United States neglected Afghanistan, giving Osama bin Laden and the Taliban time to regroup and go into the mountains. He is grateful the US and its allies are joining together to combat terrorism.
University partners with Unum in Leadership Academy
Saying it is “recognizing the connection between strong public schools and the economic vitality of our community,” Unum officials announced the firm is providing $100,000 to help the Hamilton County Department of Education establish a Principal Leadership Academy.
UTC Receives Presidential Community Service Award
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.