People who live in developing countries sometimes don’t grow their food the old fashioned way. Instead, their food comes donated in a great big fish tank–an aquaponics system where the fish feed the plants, and the humans harvest fruit, veggies, and fish. A group of UTC engineering students in a senior interdisciplinary design class successfully…
Center for Community Career Education celebrates 35 years of service
The Center for Community Career Education celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2015, while two of its programs, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP) and Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS), celebrated their 15th anniversaries in 2014. Since its founding in 1980, The Center has helped the University fulfill its mission, providing outreach…
UTC’s first intern with Volkswagen in Germany enjoys experience abroad
Adrianna Eder, a senior Brock Scholar pursuing a Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree with a focus on health care administration, was the first UTC student to intern at Volkswagen in Germany. Eder studied at Ostfalia University, in Wolfsburg, Germany – the location of the VW headquarters – from March 3 through July 10. “This is…
Students complete economic impact study on Ironman Chattanooga
The inaugural Ironman competition in Chattanooga brought thousands of participants to the city’s riverfront to swim, bike, and run for bragging rights and personal glory. When the Chattanooga Sports Committee needed to determine the economic impact of one of the biggest sporting events the city has ever hosted, they turned to Dr. Andrew Bailey, UC…
Professor elected to American Psychological Association’s Council of Representatives
Dr. Nicky Ozbek, UTC Professor of Psychology, was elected to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Council of Representatives. According to the APA website, the Council of Representatives is the organization’s legislative body, speaking for the association’s 137,000 members and affiliates “on matters advancing psychology as a science, as a profession, and as a means of…
UTC Honors College participates at National Collegiate Honors Council conference
A group of students, faculty, and staff attended the National Collegiate Honors Council annual conference in fall semester 2014. UTC participants presented research and offered presentations at the event in Denver, Colorado.
Women’s Leadership Academy
The Women’s Leadership Academy is an annual training on principles of feminist leadership. It’s an exciting opportunity to learn about collaborative leadership and an opportunity to get to know fellow UTC students.
UTC hosts free conference for high school and college students offering FAFSA assistance
“College Goal Tennessee 2015: Navigating Your Success” is for high school & college students, parents, and educators. Conference begins 8:30 am, Saturday, Jan. 31
Two students honored by SGA
Two UTC students who work in the Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) have been recognized by the UTC Student Government Association (SGA) for providing emergency medical assistance.
Sights of UTC holiday season
Holiday gatherings had an exciting twist this year as many groups toured the new UTC Library.