Researchers at UTC, Rice and Texas A&M have discovered that the strong force field emitted by a Tesla coil can guide tiny tubes of carbon to self-assemble into wire-like structures up to 15 cm long.
Alumnus Honored by American Academy of Emergency Medicine
UTC and Brock Scholars Alumnus Andy Walker received the 2016 James Keaney Award from the American Academy of Emergency Medicine at the 22nd Annual AAEM Scientific Assembly in February.
Freshman Alex Durham steals the show at regional KCACT Festival
UTC’s Theatre department was well represented at this year’s regional Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) in Charleston, South Carolina; but Freshman Alex Durham stole the show when she was named for two distinguished honors: first place in sound design for her work in Our Town and the prestigious Don Childs Stagecraft Institute of…
Understanding pregnancy discrimination
Peggy Young was working part-time as a delivery driver for United Parcel Service in 2006 when she became pregnant. Though her job description required that she be able to lift 70 lbs, she could lift no more than 20 lbs during her pregnancy. She asked UPS for accommodations, either temporary desk work or assistance lifting heavy packages. UPS argued that Young didn’t meet their criteria for light duty and required her to take unpaid leave. In 2008, she filed a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit, which was heard by the Supreme Court in 2014.
UTC Hosts Annual Faculty Award Dinner
UTC recently recognized the contributions and achievements of our outstanding faculty at the annual Faculty Awards Dinner.
UTC hosts annual Physical Therapy Forum
The UTC Department of Physical Therapy recently hosted their annual Physical Therapy Forum, with over 250 in attendance.
COB Graduate named Influential Leader by AACSB
UTC College of Business graduate Max Fuller was recently named one of the first 100 Influential Leaders by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). Fuller is founder and CEO of Chattanooga-based U.S. Xpress.
Professor’s work featured in solo exhibit at Sewanee
Christina Vogel, Assistant Professor, Painting and Drawing’s solo exhibition Encounters is currently on view at Sewanee’s University Art Gallery, less than an hour’s drive from Campus. The Encounters exhibit began in February and will run through Sunday, April 10.
UTC holds fall commencement on December 12
When the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga celebrates its 246th commencement ceremony on December 12, conference championship athletes, a commissioned military officer, and an internationally recognized actor will be among the 800 graduates.
Honoring the Founder of UTC’s School of Nursing
Mary Jackson, founder of UTC’S School of Nursing recently passed away. To honor her memory, UTC’s School of Nursing has compiled a short video focusing on Jackson’s thoughts on nursing and the founding of the School of Nursing.