A railroad crossing on Martin Luther King Boulevard will get a facelift thanks to students from Brown Academy and UTC. Student mentors from the UTC P.A.W.S. (Postsecondary Awareness With Success) program recently assisted fourth and fifth grade students from Brown Academy in creating banners to hang on the railroad crossing.
Student drives movement to end sexual assault on college campuses
She hasn’t protested in Tahrir Square to topple a government nor has she occupied the front lawn of the Hamilton County Courthouse. But Bergen Baucom is quickly becoming the face and voice for an important movement: to end sexual assault on college campuses and in our communities.
Nursing students support food drive
A special group of nursing students gave thanks a little early this year and volunteered to staff the annual turkey drive in support of the Chattanooga Community Kitchen.
Student wins national scholarship through social media
Most college students just use social media to stay in contact with their friends, but for one enterprising UTC student, social media helped her land a scholarship.
Homecoming week ends with football win
Homecoming week ended with a bang as the football Mocs beat the Western Carolina Catamounts with a final score of 51-7. The University continued to celebrate its 125th anniversary with week-long Homecoming festivities. Pep rallies and friendly competition at Lip Sync, Field Games, and the Step Down were highlights for students. During half-time of the…
Student wins contest with innovative charity idea
Don’t throw away those baggies of dental hygiene products! Thanks to one enterprising UTC student, the toothbrushes and toothpaste typically given out at the end of dental appointments can soon be donated to people who need them.
University Fraternity and Sorority Life flourishes with increased participation, engagement
In addition to a significant increase in student enrollment this year, the University also saw an increase in participation in Fraternity and Sorority Life. An innovative recruitment program and a focus on academic excellence, leadership, and civic engagement continues to provide a positive experience for UTC students.
Students assist in building houses for Habitat for Humanity
A group of undergraduate and graduate students put their skills to good use this past summer while volunteering for Habitat for Humanity for Greater of Chattanooga. The students assisted in building several homes as part of Service Learning Lab course in the University’s construction management program.
Students form new philanthropic foundation
Though the UTC Student Foundation (UTCSF) appointed its board of student trustees just a few months ago, the group has already organized fundraisers, launched a development campaign, and assisted in high profile University events.
Students graduate with new jobs, good memories
For two graduating seniors, commencement means the end of a great college experience, but the beginning of lifelong dreams. UTC graduates Erin Murdoch and Erin Candler are passionate about beginning their new careers.