A plastics innovator, a global macro investment strategist, and a pioneering steel and oil businessman are new inductees of the UTC College of Business Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame.
Chemistry student earns grant to present at national conference
By Iris Mahan, University Relations Intern Chemistry major and Grote Scholar Ashley Cardenal has received a travel grant to a national conference so that she can present her research, which could lead to a more effective way to treat cancer.
Music professor receives award; honored with concert
Composer-arranger and conductor Roland Carter, the Ruth S. Holmerg UC Foundation Professor of Music at UTC, has earned an award for his contributions and accomplishments in support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUS) and minorities and rising leaders in the arts. He is also being honored Friday, February 3, by the Sarah and Ernest…
Professor’s essay selected as one of the best of 2011
The president of The Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) Alan Luxenberg, has highlighted Dr. Lucien Ellington’s essay, “Economics in History: What Every High School Student and Teacher Needs to Know,” as one of the best of 2011.
UTeach student selected to attend workshop in Ireland
Lisa Berry, a senior biology major and Noyce Scholar in the UTeaChattanooga program at UTC, has been chosen to attend a computer science workshop in Dublin, Ireland.
Professor recognized as ‘Educator of the Year’
UC Foundation Professor of Health and Human Performance Dr. Marisa Colston was honored by The Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society (TATS) with the Jerry Robertson Educator of the Year Award. The award was presented to her this month at the TATS Annual Awards Banquet at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.
Art professor awarded national grant
Phillip Lewis, UC Foundation Assistant Professor of Art, has been awarded a Creative Capital Project Grant in Visual Arts. This prestigious national award will support his new project entitled SYNONYM. SYNONYM is a multi-disciplined project, which includes photographs, video, performance, installation, and the dissemination of information about experiences from inside the war on drugs and extremist treatment…
Student art presented at the Cress Gallery
The Cress Gallery of Art is hosting The UTC Department of Art 2012 Juried Student Exhibition, an annual tradition of the Cress Gallery and the UTC Department of Art. The exhibition runs until January 29. Gallery hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and…
Professor chairs presidential committee on health and fitness
In an effort to help Americans improve their physical activity and nutrition habits, President Barack Obama initiated The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition (PCFSN). To assist with the task of promoting good health and fitness, Dr. Gregory Heath, UTC Guerry Professor of Health and Human Performance and Assistant Provost for Research and Engagement,…
Physical therapy program secures 100% pass rate on national exam
The University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program (DPT) continues to gain recognition as graduating students have a 100% pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).