As the seasons change, we’re used to seeing large numbers of geese migrate and fly to a warmer or cooler climate. But what about plants? Even though they’re rooted in the ground, could they migrate as well? That’s the question Dr. Jennifer Boyd, UTC Associate Professor of Biological and Environmental Sciences, and a team of…
Welcome week kicks off with variety of activities
From a 100-foot banana split to a paintball tournament to a cook-out, there was something for everyone at this year’s Welcome Week.
Engineering students create unique tandem bike
Christopher’s mom was delighted to hear her son say “Again, again!” when she took him for his first bike ride in his new car seat, outfitted by first year engineering students who were challenged with creating this assistive device. Keith Schaal, Tyler Medley, Tanner Askren, Amanda Wade, and Jake Dedeker attached a donated car seat…
Freshmen participate in First Year Reading Experience
Should a cure for aging be legalized and made available to the public? What laws should regulate its use? How should society deal with a growing population that never ages? Freshmen grappled with these questions during discussion of this year’s selection for the First Year Reading Experience.
Costume and set design provided for three operas
Students, faculty, in UTC Theatre work in Italy When the curtain was raised on three different operas presented in centuries-old theaters around the Italian countryside during the summer of 2014, patrons saw the work of three UTC Theatre students and one faculty member. Stephanie Henderson, Costume Designer and lecturer at UTC, took two students from…
Freshmen begin college experience early
Summer Bridge Program promotes success at UTC A group of 32 incoming freshmen got an early start this summer in the new UTC Summer Bridge Program, where they took the initiative to take steps towards academic achievement, experience extracurricular activities and develop leadership skills. For four weeks, the students attended math, English, and first year…
Welcome!
Welcome to UTC! Activities continue through August 28, including socials in the residence halls, a whitewater rafting trip, a part-time job fair, and a UTC home football watch party. See the full schedule here. Check out the videos for the Oak Street Roast and running out at Finley Stadium.
Engineering students construct sensory pod for autistic children
Autistic children often suffer from overstimulation, particularly from sights and sounds. Five UTC engineering students – Cassidy Craven, Jimmy DePrimo, Jeremy Stewart, Drew Bennett, and Christopher Jones – have come up with a solution to this problem for one therapy center. The sensory pod is designed to provide autistic children a place to escape sensory…
Dr. David Ross sought as expert in eyewitness testimony
Psychology professor and graduate students assist in overturning conviction in Missouri Anthony Williams was 14 years old when he attended a middle school dance in St. Louis City, Missouri, where another middle school student was later shot and killed. First a fight broke out during the dance, and then after the dance, in the dark…
Online portal created for First Year Reading Experience
The Postmortal, this year’s First Year Reading Experience (FYRE) selection, raises questions about the ethics and the consequences of a cure for aging. UTC’s FYRE committee created an online portal for students and the campus community.