From the pages of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Magazine: Why would Chanda Okyere pursue what she calls a “full-time job without a full-time salary?” Because “I just want to do better for my family.”
UTC students, small businesses benefiting from Truist initiative
Funding from Truist, a financial services company, is providing paid student internships at smaller businesses that lack capital for internships—with a particular focus on women and minority students.
Campus ambassador: Varsha Kommireddi is becoming her own hero
From the pages of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Magazine: When appointments to a prestigious Tennessee Governor’s Management Fellowship are awarded each year, only five of the state’s most promising young people are chosen. In December 2021, Varsha Kommireddi (’22, business) was one of the five.
Smooth transition: New program prepares men of color for life at UTC
The MOC Academy, created by Student Success Programs, is a new UTC program aimed at preparing first-year undergraduate men of color for a successful transition to college.
‘Just call me Carlos’: Student from Puerto Rico navigates a new life at UTC
From the pages of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Magazine: From Puerto Rico to Chattanooga, Jorge Carlos Marcano came to UTC a stranger and found his community in Stophel Apartments on campus, home to a group of College of Engineering and Computer Science students who are into video gaming—just like him.
The field below: Jerrod Niles’ project earns national acclaim
From the pages of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Magazine: A look at recent communication graduate Jerrod Niles, who placed in the Top 10 in the national 2021-2022 Hearst Multimedia Narrative Storytelling Competition for college students.
It’s never too late to succeed: New degree program aimed at working adults
From the pages of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Magazine: A look at three adult learners in a new UTC degree program aimed at working adults.
UTC business student discusses what’s next for What’sNxt
The What’sNxt app uses information from personality tests, personal interest quizzes, skills assessments and similar sources to offer career choice options. Based on a person’s individual data, What’sNxt suggests potential careers and if a college degree, licensure or other credentials might be required.
‘Duty’ Calls: UTC gamer brings national attention to esports team
From the pages of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Magazine: A look at esports at UTC, including “Call of Duty” standout Ryan “Slim” Johnson.
The business of theatre: New collaboration teaches the art of selling yourself
Starting in fall semester 2022, a new concentration—Theatre Entrepreneurship—will give students the concepts and tools to see themselves as a product to be sold.