Camp Tikkun Olam, otherwise known as Philanthropy Camp, began their week on campus at WUTC-FM with a tour of the National Public Radio station and learning how to interview others.
Business program empowers high school students
This is the academy’s inaugural year of programming. It was created to target local high school students who showed talent but were not reached through similar programs.
Summer Bridge: Students building connections to the community
Twenty-seven incoming freshmen take part in UTC’s Summer Bridge program, a five-week crash course of credit-earning classes, campus tours, community service and, yes, just plain fun.
UTC students, faculty and staff participate in Heroes Run
Four from UTC took part in July 14’s Heroes Run, which honors the Fallen Five killed in 2015.
International students study social startups in Chattanooga
This summer marks the third year in a row that the SUSI program, specifically a group of students studying social entrepreneurship, is calling UTC its home base.
UTC School of Nursing focuses on student-centered education
School of Nursing is a major part of Chattanooga’s medical community.
Through art, OT students help kids with epilepsy feel connected
Occupational therapy students at UTC are now participating in Studio E: The Epilepsy Art Program, which helps kids with epilepsy feel less isolated.
UTC hosts LaPaz Chattanooga network luncheon
LaPaz Chattanooga hosted its June Networking Luncheon in UTC’s Multicultural Center.
From theater camp to the big screen
A crowd of local students and community members got to know actor Myles Truitt (The New Edition Story, Kin) at a meet and greet on campus last week.
Teach Local: New program gives education grads incentive to stay
Chattanooga Teaching Fellows is a new program strengthening partnerships between UTC, Lee University and Hamilton County with two end goals: invigorate the pipeline of teachers into local schools and boost K-12 education for area students.