Mervat Haroun has had a dream of completing her MBA at UTC since the 1990s. Now, thanks to the online MBA program, she has that opportunity. Haroun lived in Kuwait until the Iraqi invasion by Saddam Hussein in 1990. With the help of the U.S. State Department, she and her family fled the country for…
Alumna Kim White speaks to hundreds of business students at entrepreneurial forum
Kim White ’82 was the featured speaker at the 19th Annual Clarence E. Harris Entrepreneurial Forum, presented by the UTC College of Business. The President and CEO of River City Company and proud alumna of UTC told the students she left Chattanooga for more than 20 years, but she is glad to be back. “One…
Two doctoral nursing graduates inspire others with stories of perseverance
Two women who received the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in the UTC December commencement ceremony have unique stories of perseverance—one was 15 years old when she came to the United States from Egypt so that her family could pursue career opportunities and gain religious freedom. Another was a rebellious young woman who spent a…
Commencement is Saturday, December 13, watch it live online
The ceremony for the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering and Computer Science will begin at 9 a.m. The ceremony for the College of Business and College of Health, Education and Professional Studies begins at 1 p.m.
Chattanooga Mocs to play in New Hampshire following FCS Playoff win
Chattanooga Mocs to play in New Hampshire following FCS Playoff win The eighth-seeded Chattanooga Mocs celebrated a 35-14 FCS Playoff win over visiting Indiana State on Saturday, December 6. View the video. Next the Mocs play in the quarterfinals at top-seeded New Hampshire on Friday, December 12, at 8 p.m. The game will be…
Physical therapy students see exoskeleton demonstration
U.S. Army veteran Gary Linfoot gave a demonstration for UTC physical therapy students about the exoskeleton that is giving him “a new outlook on life.” His daughter, Kylie Linfoot, helped research the new technology.
UTC recognized by U.S. News and World Report for work with student veterans
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is included for the second year in the top 25 Best Colleges for Veterans among Regional Universities in the South, according to U.S. News and World Report. UTC’s participation “in federal initiatives helping veterans and active-duty service members apply for, pay for and complete their degrees” earned the University…
December graduate plans second career in accounting
Commencement scheduled for Saturday, December 13 Commencement is scheduled for Saturday, December 13. The ceremony for the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering and Computer Science will begin at 9 a.m. The ceremony for the College of Business and College of Health, Education and Professional Studies begins at 1 p.m. For more…
Faculty author’s book “Thrown” earns critical acclaim
When Kerry Howley attended her first cage fights, she sometimes thought “I can’t look, I can’t look!” but later decided “I can’t look away.” Her interest began when she was pursuing her Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Iowa, located in a state where many men who wrestled in high school later…
Chemistry concepts explained with Candy Color Wheel
Chemistry Fun Day at the Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga gives UTC students in the Chemistry Club a chance to show young children the fun side of learning chemistry. The children enjoyed several activities, including the The Color Candy Wheel, created by placing 5-7 pieces of candy in a white bowl of water. “In time,…