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.
Nursing students volunteer to work in Jamaica during spring break
Thirteen nursing students and two nursing faculty members will put their skills to work March 7-13 during a visit to Montego Bay, Jamaica.
National SimCenter research advances alternative energy
The SimCenter: National Center for Computational Engineering provided the academic research for a new source of alternative energy unveiled by Bloom Energy Corporation in Sunnyvale, California. Bloom Energy Corporation CEO KR Sridhar says the Bloom Energy Server is a patented oxide solid fuel cell technology, which will provide cleaner alternative energy. Extensive testing of the…
University engaged in Chattanooga Business Expo
University representatives offered recruiting information to those who attended the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo and a UTC alumnus was honored at the Chamber’s Small Business Awards Luncheon, an annual event celebrating small business and entrepreneurial excellence in Chattanooga.
Design Corps director to offer lecture, book-signing
Bryan Bell will present “Design for the 21st Century” on Thursday, March 4, at 7 p.m. in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall, UTC Fine Arts Center (corner of Palmetto and Vine Streets). The public is invited to attend the lecture, a reception, and book-signing following the lecture in the foyer of the Fine Arts Center—all…
V-Day events raise awareness about violence against women
Two performances of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues will be held at the UTC Fine Arts Center’s Roland Hayes Theater on Friday, February 12, and Saturday, February 13, at 7 p.m.
Hundreds of students attend UTC Career Day
Students and recent alumni packed the Tennessee and Chattanooga rooms of the University Center for UTC Career Day.
Education students’ regional reading efforts adopted nationally
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program took another step toward increasing literacy among children when students in the UTC Teacher Preparation Academy created new exercises for parents to use as they read to their children.