The Racing Mocs, UTC’s student-led Baja team, placed in the top 25 of more than 100 teams at the Society of Engineers (SAE) Midwest international competition in Madison, Wisconsin. The competition ends a spectacular run for the team who placed in the top ten in their past two contests this year.
Graduate achieves success despite brain injury
When Anthony Ervin’s parents arrived at a hospital in Tullahoma, Tennessee five years ago, doctors told them that their son had little chance of survival after his car had hit a tree. Not only did Ervin survive, but he thrived. He went on to graduate summa cum laude from the UTC College of Health, Education…
Update: Racing Mocs secure another first top ten finish
The Racing Mocs are on a roll! The team secured another top ten finish at the Society of Engineers (SAE) international competition in Portland, Oregon. The student-led team placed eighth overall, their highest finish ever.
Student Chem-E car team qualifies for nationals
The Chem-E car a group of UTC students constructed may only be the size of a shoebox, but its small size didn’t keep the team from placing third overall at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) southern regional competition in Clemson, South Carolina. The team has qualified for a spot in the national competition,…
Student enjoys Trading Places with Chancellor Brown
Junior Emily Coleman found out what it’s like to be Chancellor for the Day. “It was amazing! It was eye-opening to see what it takes to run this University,” said the Exercise Science major.
SGA elects new officers for 2012-2013 school year
The newly elected SGA officers for 2012-2013 are: President Bradley Bell, Vice President Evan Williams, and Treasurer Robert Fisher.
North Callahan Essay Prize awarded to Megan Dale
Megan Dale, a senior University Honors student, has won the 2012 North Callahan Essay Prize, administered by the Humanities Program at UTC. Dale, who has a double major of history and English, was honored at the UTC Arts and Sciences Awards Day for her submission, “Nancy Drew, Girl Detective: The Paradoxical Nature of Femininity in…
UTC graduate student crowned Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee
She’s won the state crown and she’s looking forward to a national competition—meet Jean-Marie Lawrence, UTC alumna (’11, Political Science: Legal Studies), UTC graduate student, and the new Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee 2012. Lawrence is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Public Administration: Local Government.
Writers and students talk shop at Meacham Writer’s Workshop
By Iris Mahan, University Relations Intern UTC and Chattanooga State hosted visitors and community members at the Meacham Writer’s Workshop, a free three-day event featuring readings, workshops, and individual conferences all over the city of Chattanooga. Participants have the opportunity to watch the craft of others evolve and to evolve in their own craft as…
University community participates in Research Day
UTC faculty, staff, and students presented a variety of projects at the University’s annual Research Day including exploring how to create a successful brand for a start-up company, discovering ways to help children learn fine motor skills, and researching the habits of Facebook users.