Students involved in Mock Trial at UTC get to try their hand at a real court case without the threat of legal repercussions. Mock Trial is a trial simulation that provides great skills for a wide variety of students, not just Political Science majors and future lawyers. Teams of six to ten students play the parts of lawyers and witnesses before a real judge.
Mocs football clinches share of SoCon championship
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football team have clinched a share of their first league championship since 1984. UTC is 8-3 overall, 6-2 in SoCon action, and close out the regular season at No. 1 Alabama.
Tanner named Interim Director of Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies
Dr. Mary Poston Tanner has been appointed Interim Director of the Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies, known for its contributions in research, collecting and analyzing data from the Chattanooga area. Tanner is the former Interim Provost and Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Professional Studies at UTC.
Students present “Fall for the Animals” at Chattanooga Zoo
Anthropology and psychology students at UTC enrolled in a Primate Behavior class launched a new event at the Chattanooga Zoo called “Fall for the Animals.” Students impersonated people and events related to primate and animal exhibits, to the delight of zoo patrons.
UTC launches series of learning lunches
It’s a common misconception that dyslexia is just reading words incorrectly, but according to Dr. James Herman of MTSU, the learning disability has deeper neurological roots. Herman was on campus to speak at a new series focused on community education, sponsored by the UTC McKee Chair of Excellence.
Library exhibits John F. Kennedy memorabilia
Fifty years ago this month, this country experienced one of its darkest days to date: the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on the streets of Dallas, Texas. To mark the 50th anniversary of this tragic event, UTC Special Collections and University Archives will be displaying some items from its collections relating to President Kennedy and…
Visiting Scholar brings fresh perspective to UTC English Department
English students at UTC have the chance to take classes from Allen Wier, an accomplished author, in this inaugural year of the UTC Department of English’s Visiting Scholar Program.
Chattanooga mayor visits campus, talks tech and the future of Chattanooga
When Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke was invited by the UTC chapter of Sigma Xi to discuss technology and the future of Chattanooga, he was inspired by the scientific research society’s motto.
Elect Her cultivates female UTC student government candidates
This year marks the second time the Elect Her – Campus Women Win program will provide female UTC students the tools they need to be competitive in student government elections. Elect Her trains college women to run effective campaigns for student government and future office. It is the only nationwide program of its kind. This year’s theme is “ROAR! You will hear her!”
See You Can’t Take It with You this week
Memorable characters such as an under-talented ballerina, an accidental novelist, a tax-dodging patriarch, a Grand Duchess, and a group of G-men take the stage in UTC Theatre Company’s production of the American comedy classic, You Can’t Take It with You. Sponsored by the First Tennessee Foundation, the production runs from November 19 through November 23.…