When Matt Joplin dreamed of his future career, he let his mind wander to the highest of places: outer space. He took one giant step closer to his dream by recently completing an eight-month internship at SpaceX, a California-based aerospace manufacturing and space exploration technologies company founded by Elon Musk.
Abused to Homeless to College Graduate: Melinda Harbin thrives at UTC
Melinda Harbin was 14-years-old when she first visited the UTC campus and told herself she was going to be a college graduate one day. Nearly 30 years later, her dream came true. Before achieving a degree in psychology, she endured a harrowing journey.
Moc Up: Nothing but the truth for incoming freshmen
UTC’s new freshmen transition program, Moc Up, kicked off with cookouts, scavenger hunts and living in the dorms for about 140 incoming freshmen. Success at UTC was the ultimate goal of the program as students learned about managing their finances, locating campus resources and creating good study habits.
New nursing program addresses local need
Graduates from the first class of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program are filling a need in regional healthcare.
Alum turns assignment into real-world business
It’s not every day that a homework assignment turns into a real world business, but UTC alumnus Andrew Byrum made it happen.
UTC Women’s Rowing team ranked No. 11 in U.S.
At national championships over the weekend, the Women’s Novice rowing team earned a Top 20 ranking.
Student documentary examines the cultural context of Chattanooga coffee scene
You can drink. You can read. You can work. You can study. You can chat with friends. All in the same place. A coffeehouse.
UTC group raises $42,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
In its first year of existence, a UTC group raised $42,312 for St. Jude’s hospital.
Summer orientation sessions begin June 1
Are you going to be new to UTC this fall? Learn more about campus, meet your fellow classmates and set yourself up for success by attending a summer orientation.
Pain for Gain: UTC Women’s Novice rowing team competes in national championship
UTC Women’s Novice 4+ Rowing team will compete in the upcoming national championships.