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.
Mocs set new GPA record in spring 2015
The UTC Mocs enjoyed another outstanding year in the classroom, in competition and in the community.
Flag honors UTC student veterans
A newly raised flag on the Veterans Bridge in Chattanooga was donated to honor UTC student veterans.
Jean Dake earns lifetime award from TACE
Jean Dake received the Lifetime Membership Award by the Tennessee Association of Colleges and Employers (TACE) in April 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. Dake serves as Director of the Career and Student Employment Center at UTC. She began her career at the University in August 1975. “Jean Dake is an exemplary leader within the arena of…