Abassi Walker stares up at the 13-foot tall vertical wall, a gray mass pocked with multicolored knobs, handholds and what amount to nothing more than slight bulges. Taking a deep breath, he grasps a handhold, places his right foot on one of the large knobs and pushes off. Long-limbed and lanky, he looks like…
Cirque du Soleil is latest stop in John Faltus’ successful career
What can you do with a master’s degree in athletic training from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga? In the case of John Faltus, joining the circus is an option—Cirque du Soleil, that is. Faltus, a Rhode Island native who came to UTC by way of Boston, is today head athletic trainer on a…
Research Dialogues set for April 14-15
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1980 shooting of black women the focus of Feb. 20 event
If You Go What: —“Black Heroines for Justice: 1980s Terrorism of the Ku Klux Klan in Chattanooga and the Women Who Stood Against Them” When: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 Where: Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Admission: Free Information: Tiffany Herron at [email protected] The history Viola Ellison, Lela Evans, Opal…
Year of the Metal Rat: Student art exhibit takes advantage of temporary space
The juried student show features pieces selected by Jiha Moon, visiting juror and artist from Georgia State University. Year of the Metal Rat is on display at the Contemporary Cress, 123 E. 7th Street in Chattanooga until Feb. 21.
Social work students help the Fire Department help others
The 911 call comes into the fire department and the adrenaline starts to flow. Where’s the fire? How bad is it? How many firefighters does it require? But it’s not a fire call after all. Some elderly or disabled person needs help getting up from a fall or from a wheelchair into bed. They may…
New UTC students join citywide diversity study
Three students from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga have been chosen to take part in the Spring 2020 semester of the Styles L. Hutchins Fellowship, a citywide program to give black college graduates more reasons to stay in Chattanooga. Senior Eric Barton and juniors Tyrese Hobbs and Ervin Fisher IV will help analyze current…
UTC graduate inducted into Alumni Association Presidents council
1993 graduate John Staley chosen for Alumni Association’s Past President’s Council.
Interim vice chancellor position is a good fit, says Lofton Stuart
Stuart came out of retirement to lead development and alumni affairs.
A list of events for Black History Month
UTC Night at Hamilton Skate Place When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 Where: Hamilton Skate Place, 7414 Goodwin Road. What: Enjoy a night of skating, music, and games with fellow UTC students. Sankofa African American Museum on Wheels When: 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28 Where: UC Chattanooga Rooms A, B, & C, University Center What: Traveling museum showcases a collection…