Whether it’s a water balloon battle or bouncing around a trampoline park, there is always something happening at Mocs Adventure Camp. The atmosphere is hectic and electric as kids from kindergarten to eighth grade experience all that Campus Recreation at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has to offer.
Todd Appleton’s nontraditional path toward a bachelor’s degree
Todd Appleton is a student in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Leadership (BAS-AL) program, part of the College of Health, Education and Professional Studies. He also is the web and campus information administrator for Cleveland State Community College. He has what he has called his dream job, but as his wife said, “He doesn’t just half do anything; he always wants to do more,” which led him to the UTC program.
“Where are you from?” UTC welcoming more long distance travelers to campus
Brandalyn Shropshire is the associate director of engagement in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Office of Undergraduate Admissions. One of her many roles is overseeing campus tours, and she has seen a considerable increase in the number of out-of-state students coming to visit and tour UTC.
Despite clouds, Summer Solstice event is a success at the Clarence T. Jones Observatory
The Clarence T. Jones Observatory, which is owned by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, held a Summer Solstice Science Seminar on Wednesday, June 21—the day of the solstice when Earth is closest to the sun.
UTC celebrates Juneteenth
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga celebrated Juneteenth on Friday, June 16, with an on-campus event at Lupton Hall. Sponsored by the UTC Office of Multicultural Affairs and the UTC Black Faculty and Staff Association, the event brought together faculty, staff and students from across campus—including students participating in several UTC summer experiences.
UTC CIE is a Top Five finalist in worldwide competition
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a finalist for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Team of the Year in the Triple E Awards, which focus on university programs that involve and benefit students and the local community.
Providing relief: Instructors from across the country attend UTC workshop on using tai chi to help veterans
The purpose of a recent workshop organized by Dr. Zibin Guo was to provide healthcare providers with an opportunity to advance their knowledge and ability to apply the principles of the Wheelchair/Inclusive Tai Chi Chuan program to empower veterans with psychological and physical challenges.
Chattanooga’s labor history added to UTC Library Digital Collections
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library’s Special Collections department has announced the publishing of two digital collections of photographs and documents detailing the labor and manufacturing history of Chattanooga.
UTC students participate in EPA project that tests for lead in the soil of Chattanooga neighborhoods
Soil testing in eight local neighborhoods is part of the EPA College/Underserved Community Partnership, a five-year commitment between UTC and EPA signed in November 2022. As part of the partnership, UTC students are invited to participate in EPA public policy forums, presentations, seminars and other public events.
Nurse.org names UTC School of Nursing best in Tennessee
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing has been selected as the best in the state of Tennessee by an influential national organization. Nurse.org, an online source supporting and empowering nurses to better their careers, lives and profession by publishing trusted educational resources, selected the UTC nursing program as the top school in Tennessee in its 2023 Nurse.org Best Nursing Schools by State rankings.