Dr. Trey Straussberger answered some questions to explain how he can help students accomplish their college dreams.
Service Awards recognizes 242 faculty and staff for their years at UTC
This year, 242 members of the UTC family were recognized for reaching important service milestones during the UTC Service Awards Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Wolford Family Athletic Center. The luncheon provides University administrators with a chance to express their appreciation for their employees’ dedicated service.
State of the University 2024: UTC celebrates record enrollment, bold future plans
Standing before a packed house in the newly opened Wolford Family Athletic Center, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chancellor Steven R. Angle delivered his annual State of the University address on Monday, Sept. 16, celebrating UTC’s achievements and charting an ambitious course for the future as part of Founder’s Week—a celebration of the institution’s 138th anniversary.
UTC announces record fall 2024 enrollment
This fall’s final 14-day enrollment figure is the largest in University of Tennessee at Chattanooga history, according to the University’s just-recorded official census data. The total headcount at UTC, as reported to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the UT System, was 11,834—a 4.0% increase from last year—comprised of 10,245 undergraduates and 1,589 graduate students.
Honors honor: Recent alum Emily Patton earns national recognition
Emily Patton, a May 2024 graduate and Brock Scholar who earned bachelor’s degrees in environmental science and humanities: international studies, has been selected as one of four 2024 Portz Scholars—one of the most prestigious honors for undergraduate students in honors programs across the country.
UTC to host Southern Labor Studies Association conference
The UTC Department of History will host the Southern Labor Studies Association (SLSA) conference Sept. 19-22 at various locations around campus, bringing together scholars, labor activists and community members to explore the rich history and evolving dynamics of labor in the southern United States.
Brewing innovation: CH-AI Brews podcast bridges AI and academia
More than 80 people—students, faculty, staff and visitors––turned out to celebrate the launch of a student-led podcast from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Artificial Intelligence Initiative. Also known as “Chattanooga’s Artificial Intelligence,” the CH-AI team hosted the Thursday, Aug. 29, launch party for “CH-AI Brews: Infusing Conversations About AI” in the Guerry Center on campus.
Recognizing dedication: UTC to celebrate staff and faculty service milestones
Each year, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga honors staff and faculty who have reached significant service milestones. This year, 242 members of the UTC family will be recognized for reaching important service milestones during the UTC Service Awards Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 17—one of the highlights of Founder’s Week. The luncheon provides University administrators with a chance to express their appreciation for their employees’ dedicated service.
Step into campus life: Welcome Week 2024 welcomes new Mocs to UTC
UTC is gearing up for another exciting Welcome Week, an annual tradition that introduces new students to campus life. This year’s festivities, which take place from Sunday, Aug. 18, through Saturday, Aug. 24, are set to kick off with the Oak Street Roast—marking the beginning of a week chockful of opportunities for students to connect, explore and immerse themselves in the UTC community.
A summer of social change: UTC student Erin Yenawine tackles big issues as part of research experience
A UTC rising junior is making beneficial change in Dallas neighborhoods. Erin Yenawine, a double major in political science and economics and Brock Scholar in the UTC Honors College, is participating in an eight-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program called “Data Science for the Social Good” at Southern Methodist University in University Park, Texas.