Dr. June Scobee Rodgers will be signing copies of Star Challengers on October 15, 2-4 p.m. at the Challenger Learning Center. Books will be available for purchase at 50 percent off the regular price. Rodgers is best known as the founding chairman of the Challenger Center for Space Science Education. But her newest venture is…
UTeaChattanooga inspires teachers of math and science
A new initiative at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga created to prepare students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM education) for secondary teaching careers will receive nearly $1.8 million from the State of Tennessee.
Volkswagen selects UTC interns, featured in video
A UTC alumna and two current UTC student were selected for the Volkswagen Distinguished Scholars Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the three can now be seen in a new video. Jennifer Lewis, Joshua Solomon and Carolyn Hoagland were among 11 students selected by Volkswagen for the program, which began last summer. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03qaO_tJzDY…
Student enjoys Trading Places with Chancellor
Lela Ivins was shocked to learn that Chancellor Roger Brown does not have his own parking space reserved specifically for him. “He circles around like everyone else when he cannot find a space,” Ivins said.
New encyclopedia on religion has UTC connections
A new contemporary, multidisciplinary Encyclopedia of Religion in America has been edited by UTC Professor Emeritus Dr. Charles Lippy and includes nearly a dozen contributors with UTC connections.
Convocation 2010 focused on sustainability
Sustainability was the focus of UTC’s 2010 Convocation, with alumnus Brad McAllister encouraging students to find common ground between business objectives and protecting the environment.
UTC students, faculty dance at Tennessee Aquarium
Several students and one faculty member broke out in dance that seemed to spontaneously occur outside the Tennessee Aquarium on Sunday, September 5th.
UTC designated a Military Friendly School
G.I. Jobs magazine has named UTC as a Military Friendly School for 2011, an honor that puts the University in the top 15 percent of all colleges, universities, and trade schools nationwide. “The U.S Army ROTC program has enjoyed tremendous support from the faculty and staff of UTC. The University offers an unparalleled positive environment in…
Alumnus, former US Marine begins medical school
During former US Marine Aaron Evans’ second tour of duty in Iraq he was part of the humanitarian effort to help rebuild the city of Rutbah, Iraq. He helped provide security and logistical assistance for people living in “really bad conditions,” and he became frustrated when civilians needed medical help. Their one hospital was being…