In partnership with the Salvation Army of Chattanooga, the UTC Department of Theatre and Speech will assist in a community production of the popular musical, Godspell on July 20th and 21st at 7:30 p.m., July 22nd at 2 p.m., and July 23rd and 24th at 7:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army at 800 McCallie Ave.
Governor Bill Haslam visits UTC
During his visit to Chattanooga for the Southern Growth Policies Board, Governor Bill Haslam met with administrators and faculty at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to discuss the campus’ unique access mission, opportunity for growth, and contributions to statewide and regional workforce development. The Governor plans to hold a series of statewide discussions regarding…
Racing Mocs place in top 25 in latest competition
The Racing Mocs, UTC’s student-led Baja team, placed in the top 25 of more than 100 teams at the Society of Engineers (SAE) Midwest international competition in Madison, Wisconsin. The competition ends a spectacular run for the team who placed in the top ten in their past two contests this year.
Two new UTC degrees receive UT Board approval
Two degree offerings planned for UTC received approval from the UT Board of Trustees on Thursday, June 21st. Both the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) and the Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) require approval by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, scheduled to meet on July 26.
Institute offers strategies to local teachers
A group of Hamilton County elementary teachers representing 30 different schools learned new strategies to manage their classrooms at the first William Butterfield Classroom Management Institute, held at UTC. A total of 150 people participated, including administrators, pre-service teachers from UTC, and representatives from community organizations.
Governor’s School gives high school students new perspectives
Avery Wyatt’s journey to Tennessee’s Governor’s School for Prospective Teachers at UTC began many years ago when her “students” were really her stuffed animals.
University honored with sustainability awards
As the infrastructure of the University steadily and significantly improves, it quietly reduces its carbon footprint. Our efforts have been recognized.
Upward Bound earns grant
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Upward Bound at UTC a grant which exceeds $302,000, an increase of $15,000 more than the previous award. The grant is expected to be renewed annually for five years.
SimCenter part of White House high speed internet initiative
Officials from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s SimCenter: National Center for Computational Engineering, SimCenter Enterprises, Inc., and Chattanooga’s Gig City initiative were on hand in Washington when the White House launched U.S. Ignite, a national innovation initiative for developing and deploying public sector applications and services on ultra-fast networks. Read more here.
Graduate achieves success despite brain injury
When Anthony Ervin’s parents arrived at a hospital in Tullahoma, Tennessee five years ago, doctors told them that their son had little chance of survival after his car had hit a tree. Not only did Ervin survive, but he thrived. He went on to graduate summa cum laude from the UTC College of Health, Education…