Violinist Sarah Whitney is not a stranger to college campuses, but during her visit to UTC, she added a new experience: coaching business students.
During her three-day residency—hosted through a partnership with Dr. Jonathan McNair, the Ruth S. Holmberg Professor of American Music at UTC—the internationally recognized performer, educator and career coach guided students through workshops, classes and performances designed to reshape their thinking about creative careers.
Capturing history: UTC communication students take on NIT
Five UTC communication students—Mallori Crocker, Sydney Banks, Zoie Denton, Emma Sutherland and Trevor Jolley—traveled to the Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis to capture content of the NIT game.
The 2025 Spring Research and Arts Conference brings ideas and innovation to UTC
The energy was lively and the excitement contagious inside the Wolford Family Athletic Center on Wednesday, April 9, as students, faculty and guests packed the space for a day of research and discovery. The annual Spring Research and Arts Conference at UTC turned the spotlight on projects from across a handful of disciplines as UTC personnel and community members presented their work exploring nearly every imaginable topic.
Future students and families explore all UTC has to offer at spring Blue and Gold Preview Day
Excitement and eagerness filled the air at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Saturday, April 5, as hundreds of prospective students and their families explored campus during Blue and Gold Preview Day. The annual event gave future Mocs a chance to meet with academic departments, take campus tours, explore student services and start imagining…
Students and donors connect at the annual Scholarship Luncheon
The 2025 Scholarship Luncheon, held April 4 in the Wolford Family Athletic Center, brought together UTC scholarship recipients and the donors who support their education.
Storytelling in the scenic city: Southern Regional Honors Conference comes to Chattanooga
For the first time, the Southern Regional Honors Conference (SRHC) came to Chattanooga—bringing students from across the South to present research, explore the city and connect through shared stories. UTC and Chattanooga State Community College hosted the 2025 SRHC from Thursday through Saturday, March 27-29, at the Chattanooga Convention Center, welcoming more than 500 honors students and educators from 11 southern states.
UTC bringing realistic police training simulation to the classroom
A high-tech simulation, VirTra, will be introduced to the classroom in the fall. The program trainees to participate in realistic, scenario-based training where their decisions, verbal commands and reactions directly influence the outcome.
From high school to higher ed: UTC’s Upward Bound Math Science program celebrates 25 years of student success
For the last 25 years, the Upward Bound Math Science program at UTC has served high school students intending to improve their performance in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) classes and motivate them to pursue postsecondary education.
UTC Innovation Lab students hit the road with ideas to improve Chattanooga’s transit
Students in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Innovations in Honors program are changing the city’s transportation game. As part of Dr. Jordan King’s Innovation Lab, housed in the UTC Honors College, students have spent the 2024-25 academic year coming up with ideas and working with the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) to address issues in Chattanooga’s public transit system.
Picking all the right pieces: Costume shop prepares for UTC Theatre Co. production of “John Proctor is the Villain”
When most people think of college theater, they picture actors delivering lines, musical numbers and dramatic monologues. Behind the scenes, however, is a long decision-making and creative process that shapes what the audience sees. For Taylor Busch, a visiting assistant professor of costume design at UTC, that process begins with fabric, color and countless rereads of the script.