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.
Students teach environmental education lessons
Searching for salamanders and floating foam kayaks down a creek may sound more like playtime than school time, but UTC students enrolled in Dr. Andrew Bailey’s Outdoor Leadership Class offered local school children a connection between humans and the natural environment. As part of their coursework, Bailey’s class researched, planned, and delivered environmental education lessons…
Moc Speed, fast track to success for incoming freshmen
Moc Speed, an extended orientation three-day camp, will be offered July 31-August 2 at the Ocoee Retreat Center. Moc Speed is designed to introduce incoming freshman to leadership and academic skills to ensure that their first year at UTC is successful. Incoming freshman can sign up for Moc Speed during the orientation registration process. Students…
Writing and Communication Center moves to the UTC Library
The new Writing and Communication Center is a place for “writers helping writers” no matter their ability levels. The Writing and Communication Center helps UTC faculty, staff, and especially students, both undergrads and graduate students, with all aspects of the writing process.
Chattanooga Mocs Softball concludes 2015 season
Congratulations to the Chattanooga Mocs Softball team! UTC won the Southern Conference Tournament and advanced to regionals for the second consecutive year. The season ended with an 8-2 loss to the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. Head coach Frank Reed says the loss is not indicative of the way the team normally plays.
Two graduate students receive Sigma Xi awards
Eddie Christopher and Brandon Allen received the 2015 Graduate Student Awards from the UTC Chapter of Sigma Xi.
Rhodes Scholar graduates from UTC
Robert Fisher, Brock Scholar, Rhodes Scholar, Truman Scholar, and two-term SGA President has graduated from UTC with a Bachelor of Science: Political Science and a minor in history and in Africana Studies. As a Rhodes Scholar, Fisher will begin the pursuit of his master’s degree at the University of Oxford. He has visited England in…
Mother and daughter graduate from UTC in May commencement
Krystal and Heather Johnson each have a story of taking extra time to decide on a major, and both were happy to graduate together from UTC on May 2. Thanks to Krystal and Heather for sharing their experiences.
Scholarship debate tournament brings local high school students to campus
Ayanna Fletcher’s most memorable moment in a scholarship debate tournament hosted by UTC came when she won the Robert Fisher Spirit Award. She wasn’t expecting it and she was “very surprised” to hear her name called. “In the time that I had to debate, I learned how to speak in front of people. That was…