In recognition of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the stories of women from across campus, sharing their passion, pride and advice for future generations. Meet the women of UTC.
UTC coursework goes online March 23
In response to growing concern about coronavirus (COVID-19) and its possible effect on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus, UTC will suspend face-to-face classes as of Monday, March 16. The week of March 16 will be used to migrate face-to-face courses to online instruction platforms. Online courses will officially start the week of…
UTC Advisory Board called meeting set for Friday
The Advisory Board for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga meets on Friday.
UTC commended for dedication to the military community
Tennessee National Guard’s Minute Man Award recognizes the commitment to the military shown by UTC.
Good to Know: Spring Break Cometh
Travel Health: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/spring-break-travel Hey, did you know Spring Break officially starts Monday? Yeah, rhetorical question. You’re already counting down the seconds until your last class. Nine days away from the stress of school. Exams. Huh? Textbooks. What are those? Research papers? Never heard of ’em. Beach. Mountains. Home. Here we come. But—yeah, sorry, there’s a…
Bloodanooga runs through 6 p.m. today
Violent storms and tornadoes overnight in Middle Tennessee caused widespread destruction and fatalities. In Cookeville, home of Tennessee Tech University, four people are confirmed dead and 52 injured. Across Tennessee, at least 19 people died. The 52 injured in Cookeville are being treated by the local hospital, Cookeville Regional Medical Center, and its blood supply…
UTC Herstory: Trailblazing women, fun facts and more
With the help of UTC Library Special Collections, we’ve rounded up these interesting facts you didn’t know about women’s history at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Fighting leukemia at the cellular level
Maximum effectiveness, minimal side effects, least-possible damage to healthy tissue. Scientists have long pursued cancer treatment offering one or more of these benefits, and a researcher at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is now among them. Michael Danquah is researching a highly precise form of treatment delivery—at the nanoscale, molecular level—to fight leukemia. Danquah…
Helping high-risk infants is Smith’s passion
She’s known as “The Baby Whisperer.” For 25 years, Cathie Smith has been a valuable member of the physical therapy department at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. During her tenure at the university, Smith has become a recognized expert in pediatric physical therapy — particularly for her work in neonatal intensive care units —…
Music, spoken word and video details the legacy of the 14th Amendment
If You Go What: The 14th Amendment: All a Cryin’ When: 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 Where: Barking Legs Theatre, 1307 Dodds Ave. Admission: Free Information: https://barkinglegs.org/event/details/all-a-cryin-the-14th-amendment/ The people are smiling—including a young girl—obviously having a good time. An enormous crowd gathers on and around the Walnut Street Bridge in downtown Chattanooga. The objects of…