“This class feels like a full-time job,” says senior Alex Ogle. That’s kind of the point. Ogle, who is majoring in communication, is talking about Rising Rock, the course that introduces students to real-world journalism, opening their eyes to the multiple and sometimes complicated steps it takes to put together a multimedia project that…
Autism doesn’t prevent students from excelling at UTC
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Bill Gates tweets about UTC grad Le Andrea Ware
Billionaire Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, tweeted out praise for Le Andrea Ware, a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the 2019-2020 state Principal of the Year. “Dr. Le Andrea Ware is one of the most energetic school leaders I’ve ever met. Her positivity is infectious,” Gates tweeted. “It’s no wonder she…
OT students bond with students who have intellectual disabilities
What is an Occupational Therapist? Someone who “helps people across their lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, injury rehabilitation and providing supports for older adults…
UTC in Top 10 for financial aid to out-of-state students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is one of the Top 10 public universities in the country for merit-based financial aid to out-of-state students, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Nursing school among Top 10 in the state, website says
School of Nursing achieves high ranking in Tennessee
New director/curator hired for UTC Cress Gallery
New Cress Gallery director starts in January.
Professor elected as president of state philosophy organization
Ethan Mills selected as 2020 president of the Tennessee Philosophical Association.
UTC recognized for ‘Inclusion by Design’
UTC won the Inclusion by Design award from the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga.
UTC Teaching and Learning Institute visited by U.S. Department of Education exec
Official from the U.S. Department of Education pays a visit to the UTC Teaching and Learning Institute at Tyner Academy.