Matthew Woods wasn’t sure what he wanted to do while he was serving in the Georgia Army National Guard. But then he spent time in a hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, after his brother Bobby was shot in the head while serving in Afghanistan. “The initial news was devastating. When you hear ‘shot in the head,’…
UTC engineering students build fun into therapy
For children with sensory disabilities at The Stellar Therapy Clinic, a new sensory play structure serves as a site for activity, therapy, and fun.
Asia teaching journal celebrates 20th anniversary
Education About Asia (EAA), the teaching journal of The Association for Asian Studies (AAS), is celebrating 20 years of providing assistance to professors and teachers to integrate the study of Asia into the courses they teach.
Kindermusik earns Maestro Award
Cadek Conservatory’s Kindermusik studio has been awarded the Kindermusik Maestro Award for 2015-2016, the highest recognition awarded by Kindermusik International.
Changes coming in women’s basketball
Look for some interesting changes when the UTC women’s basketball team takes the court in the upcoming season.
Chattanooga is “Outside” magazine’s Best Town Ever
Thanks to UTC faculty, staff, students, and alumni who helped Chattanooga come out on top in Outside magazine’s Best Town Ever contest.
Faculty honored at annual awards banquet
The following faculty members were honored with awards at this year’s Faculty Awards Dinner. UTAA Outstanding Teacher Awards Elizabeth Gailey, Communication Augusta Toppins, Art UTAA Public Service Award June Hanks, Physical Therapy SGA Outstanding Professor Awards Elizabeth Norell, Political Science Mbakisya Onyango, Engineering Outstanding Faculty Advising Award Cheryl Robinson, Education …
Engineering professor and UTC Center recognized with Sustainable Transportation Award
Dr. Ignatius Fomunung, UC Foundation Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Interim Director of the Center for Energy, Transportation and the Environment (CETE), was recognized by The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in conjunction with Clean Air Month, for the outstanding efforts made by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to reduce transportation-related…
Dr. Valerie Rutledge among 2015 Women of Distinction
Dr. Valerie Copeland Rutledge, Dean of the College of Health, Education and Professional Studies, was honored by the American Lung Association as a Woman of Distinction.
Ruth S. Holmberg Grant for Faculty Excellence awards announced
The Ruth S. Holmberg Grant for Faculty Excellence awards funds to deserving faculty for professional development.
Of the 20 proposals received in 2015, six faculty members earned awards—selected tenured or tenure track faculty who are promoting “innovative or creative research and engagement or advancement of an academic discipline.”