For Drs. Dan Dotson and Kevin Kostka, starting a business required a bit of creativity and flexibility. In the face of a poor economic market, the two found a way to make their business a success. When they began in 2008, capital for new businesses was scarce. To cut costs the two UTC graduates passed…
Brock Scholar Wins Prestigious Gilman Scholarship
After being awarded the nationally competitive Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, freshman Brock Scholar DaiMeshia Seay will be spending this year’s fall semester in Australia at the University of Southern Queensland.
Carter arrangement brings peace to Charleston mourners
Arrangement by renowned musician and arranger and retired UTC Professor of Music Roland Carter was featured during the funeral service of the Rev. Clementa Pinckney.
Kindermusik earns Maestro Award
Cadek Conservatory’s Kindermusik studio has been awarded the Kindermusik Maestro Award for 2015-2016, the highest recognition awarded by Kindermusik International.
Chattanooga is “Outside” magazine’s Best Town Ever
Thanks to UTC faculty, staff, students, and alumni who helped Chattanooga come out on top in Outside magazine’s Best Town Ever contest.
Faculty honored at annual awards banquet
The following faculty members were honored with awards at this year’s Faculty Awards Dinner. UTAA Outstanding Teacher Awards Elizabeth Gailey, Communication Augusta Toppins, Art UTAA Public Service Award June Hanks, Physical Therapy SGA Outstanding Professor Awards Elizabeth Norell, Political Science Mbakisya Onyango, Engineering Outstanding Faculty Advising Award Cheryl Robinson, Education …
Engineering professor and UTC Center recognized with Sustainable Transportation Award
Dr. Ignatius Fomunung, UC Foundation Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Interim Director of the Center for Energy, Transportation and the Environment (CETE), was recognized by The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in conjunction with Clean Air Month, for the outstanding efforts made by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to reduce transportation-related…
Dr. Valerie Rutledge among 2015 Women of Distinction
Dr. Valerie Copeland Rutledge, Dean of the College of Health, Education and Professional Studies, was honored by the American Lung Association as a Woman of Distinction.
Ruth S. Holmberg Grant for Faculty Excellence awards announced
The Ruth S. Holmberg Grant for Faculty Excellence awards funds to deserving faculty for professional development.
Of the 20 proposals received in 2015, six faculty members earned awards—selected tenured or tenure track faculty who are promoting “innovative or creative research and engagement or advancement of an academic discipline.”
Brothers graduate with engineering degrees, one will pursue Ph.D., the other begins career
David McPherson was homeschooled in Chattanooga, finished high school by age 15, and collected his UTC bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in May 2015 at 19 years old. His brother Andrew also graduated in May at age 21 with a software engineering degree.