Students from seven local high schools recently worked with construction and engineering professionals to learn what it takes to be successful in this challenging and growing industry. UTC’s Construction Management Program hosts the ACE Program in Chattanooga, a member of a national network dedicated to career direction for students in architecture, construction, and engineering. “We…
UTC engineering wins DOE grant to train electric power workforce
As the nation prepares to meet the needs of the future by updating its electric power system, UTC’s College of Engineering and Computer Science is poised to take a leading role in developing the well-trained, highly skilled workforce necessary to manage and operate our power network. A team of UTC engineering faculty members has been…
Donors dig deep for WUTC membership drive
Generous donors came forward with more than $140,000 in new funding pledges for WUTC-FM 88.1, allowing the radio station to surpass its goal during the spring membership drive. “These are not the best of economic times for people. Yet they continue to find the money to make a contribution to keep quality public radio alive…
Students explore environmental issues
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…