Searching for salamanders and floating foam kayaks down a creek may sound more like playtime than school time, but UTC students enrolled in Dr. Andrew Bailey’s Outdoor Leadership Class offered local school children a connection between humans and the natural environment. As part of their coursework, Bailey’s class researched, planned, and delivered environmental education lessons…
Moc Speed, fast track to success for incoming freshmen
Moc Speed, an extended orientation three-day camp, will be offered July 31-August 2 at the Ocoee Retreat Center. Moc Speed is designed to introduce incoming freshman to leadership and academic skills to ensure that their first year at UTC is successful. Incoming freshman can sign up for Moc Speed during the orientation registration process. Students…
Entrepreneurship professor featured in WalletHub article
Dr. Diane Halstead, Mary Harris Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship, UTC College of Business, was featured in WalletHub’s recent study which examined what the social media site found to be the best and worst cities to work for a small business.
National Diversity CRNA Workshop held at UTC
Story written by Farron Kilburn, project manager, CRNA-3D UTC School of Nursing hosted a national workshop as part of a three-year federal grant* awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration. UT Chattanooga was selected as one of 14 universities across the United States for the Nursing Workforce Diversity award in 2014. The Diversity CRNA…
Student intern is learning to reimagine, revitalize and renew
It’s a beautiful thing when a UTC alumna and a UTC student are both interested in the revitalization and development of the cities where they were born.
College of Business faculty member interviewed by CHINADAILY USA
A manufacturer of automotive interiors in China expects to open a plant in Chattanooga, and interest is growing. CHINADAILY USA interviewed Dr. Frank Butler, UTC College of Business Assistant Professor of Management, to get his input about the latest Volkswagen connection. Read the article.
UTC and Moi University sign memorandum of understanding
On March 10, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Moi University signed a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities for collaboration. Moi is a multi-campus university with its main campus in Eldoret, Kenya. The relationship with Moi began with Dr. Robert Dooley, Dean of the UTC College of Business. Dooley began working with Moi…
University to host geology conference
Geoscientists from the southeastern United States and beyond will convene at the Chattanoogan Hotel and Conference Center, March 19-20, to discuss new and hot-topic science, expand on current studies, and explore the region’s unique geologic features.
Chattanooga named to lead White House TechHire Initiative
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke announced today that the City is joining forces with Unum, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, and others to launch a new TechHire Initiative to increase access to technology training and IT jobs for Chattanoogans. The nationwide kick-off for the TechHire Initiative will occur today at the National League of Cities…
Chattanooga GENI Rack installed at UTC
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, working in partnership with The Enterprise Center and US Ignite, has acquired and activated a GENI rack. The GENI rack (i.e., Global Environment for Network Innovations) is linked with similar racks in 60 other leading universities in smart cities in the U.S. and internationally. The racks act collectively as…