Three UTC students walked away with start-up capital and a paid trip to Tampa, Florida, following the second annual Elevator Pitch Competition. Sponsored by the UTC College of Business CEO Club, seven contestants were given 90 seconds to summarize and deliver a pitch for their business ideas to a panel of judges.
The right Angle: Chancellor targets student success and community connections
Before he even had a desk on campus, Chancellor Steven Angle hired a new provost, a new athletics director, and two head basketball coaches—and he hasn’t slowed down since.
Top benefits: Honors College drives innovation
Dr. Linda Frost has been named dean of UTC’s new Honors College. Previously Frost worked in the Honors Program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. She answers a few questions about the new program.
Introduction to Asia Conference: February 18 at the University Center
The Sixth Annual Introduction to Asia Conference will be held Tuesday, February 18, 12 noon until 5 p.m. at the UTC University Center Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.
Considering a career change? The M.S. in Computer Science may be for you
Do you have an electrical engineering, biology, psychology or criminal justice undergraduate degree and an interest in technology? The Master of Science in Computer Science program could be what you need to advance your career.
McKee Foods Corporations gifts UTC Challenger STEM Learning Center
The UTC Challenger STEM Learning Center recently received a gift of $10,000 from the McKee Foods Corporation in support of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) educational programs. The Challenger Mission Control Center is named in honor of the late Ruth McKee, and the McKee family has been an ardent supporter of the Challenger Center…
Two special events highlighted during Black History Month at UTC
In a month of exciting events to celebrate Black History Month at UTC, be sure to attend a special concert and the showing of a local civil rights documentary.
UTC Student Health Services partners with Memorial to equip new location in Maclellan
Student Health Services (SHS) has reopened on campus in Maclellan Gym, with five examination rooms and a triage/lab room. SHS is outfitted with new equipment in UTC blue, thanks to a donation from Memorial Health Systems.
Dr. Christine Benz Smith named Director of UTC School of Nursing
Following a nationwide search, UTC alumna Dr. Christine Benz Smith has been selected as the Director of the UTC School of Nursing. She has served in several capacities at UTC since she joined the UTC School of Nursing (SON) faculty in 1997.
UTC named one of the “Best Colleges for Veterans”
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga was named among the “Best Colleges for Veterans” by U.S. News and World Report. Selection was based on participation in federal initiatives designed to help veterans and active service members apply, fund, and complete their degrees. UTC offers veterans a streamlined process for admission and the support of a…