The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Communication will celebrate the launch of its new Solutions Journalism initiative with an event starting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, on the first floor of Lupton Hall. The event will feature a town hall discussion, a panel presentation with experts and opportunities for student journalists to collaborate on impactful story ideas.
The eyes have it: Dr. Bret Eschman’s vision for cognitive development
Now in his third year at UTC, Dr. Bret Eschman uses eye-tracking technology in the Visual Memory and Attention Development Lab to study how people perceive, pay attention and make decisions. His work spans all ages, but much of his focus is on infants and young children—with the goal of identifying early markers for cognitive, social or language delays.
Brewing science: How coffee fueled a UTC chemical engineering student’s “grounds”-breaking research
Katelyn Hamilton, a junior chemical engineering major at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, has transformed a high school coffee shop job into the cornerstone of her academic and career goals.
Campus in focus: A student’s wintry take on UTC
Senior Noah Camacho, a communication major from Clarksville, Tennessee, has taken thousands of photos during his time as a UTC student. One subject that was new to him, though, was covering a snowstorm. Camacho, who will be graduating from UTC in May, took full advantage of the Jan. 10 school closure to capture snow scenes through his camera lens.
Winter wonderland: Snow transforms UTC into a picture-perfect campus
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga was blanketed by snow on Friday, Jan. 10. Undeterred by the chilly weather, University photographer Angela Foster, video team members Mike Andrews and Sam Blevins, Scrappy and a group of enthusiastic UTC students made their way to snow-covered Chamberlain Field.
UTC announces closures for Friday and Saturday (Jan. 10-11)
The UTC campus remains under a Winter Storm Warning until Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM EST. Snow, sleet, and rain are expected to continue throughout the afternoon and evening. Some precipitation is possible overnight.
Physics in action: UTC student chapter recognized by national governing body
For the second year in a row, the UTC chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) has earned national recognition for its achievements. Over winter break, the chapter learned that it had once again received the Outstanding Chapter Award from the SPS National Office, cementing its status as a top-tier student-led organization.
Quiet leader travels 3,300 miles to excel at UTC
To get a leader and “team mom” to young players, the UTC women’s basketball team turned to an Icelander with a pedigree in the sport. Sigrún Ólafsdóttir, a graduate student in business administration, leads this season’s team in minutes played while averaging nearly 8.0 points per game.
The people of UTC: Get to know Kidron Bullock
During his undergraduate and graduate years at the University of North Georgia, Kidron Bullock spent a lot of his time in the Office of Student Involvement. He used his experience as a student to help plan countless events that would be fun and engaging for other students on campus. In 2022, Bullock joined the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as a coordinator for student engagement, playing a key role in some of UTC’s most beloved campus activities.
Meet Dr. Robert Dooley: UTC’s new interim chancellor shares insights, international travel and pinball
On Jan. 1, Dr. Robert Dooley assumed his role as interim chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, becoming the 18th leader in University history. Before the holiday break, he sat down for a conversation.