Grammy Award winning drummer and UTC alumnus, Forrest Robinson, will perform on Monday, October 3 at 7 p.m. in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall of the UTC Fine Arts Center. Forrest Robinson, a former music major at UTC, will present a drum clinic and performance with the UTC Percussion Ensemble, directed by Dr. Monte Coulter.…
Students assist in building houses for Habitat for Humanity
A group of undergraduate and graduate students put their skills to good use this past summer while volunteering for Habitat for Humanity for Greater of Chattanooga. The students assisted in building several homes as part of Service Learning Lab course in the University’s construction management program.
Students form new philanthropic foundation
Though the UTC Student Foundation (UTCSF) appointed its board of student trustees just a few months ago, the group has already organized fundraisers, launched a development campaign, and assisted in high profile University events.
Local editorial cartoonist to speak at Conner Lecture Series
Pulitzer-Prize winning editorial cartoonist Clay Bennett will present this year’s annual Connor Society Lecture on Tuesday, September 27 at 7 p.m. in the University Center Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
College of Business hosts inaugural behavioral finance symposium
At the 2011 Behavioral Finance Symposium, leading experts in the relatively new field of behavioral finance will discuss behavioral biases and heuristics that influence investment decisions. Experts will also examine the differences in how men and women approach investing. This two-day conference will provide engaging thought and discussion around one of the hottest topics on…
Michelle Rhee stresses education reform, accountability
As an outspoken advocate of education reform, Michelle Rhee, former Chancellor of Washington, DC public schools, wasted no time outlining her proposed changes to the public education system during her talk to a large crowd at the Tivoli Theatre. Rhee was the inaugural speaker of the George T. Hunter Lecture Series, co-sponsored by The Benwood…
University celebrates 125th anniversary
Cupcakes, champagne, and good cheer were in abundance on September 15 as the University celebrated 125 years of achievement with birthday parties, a formal gala, and convocation.
Dean receives award from professional engineering society
Dr. Will Sutton, Dean of the UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science, received the Professional Engineer in Government Award at the Annual Meeting of the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers.
University remembers heroes, victims of September 11
To honor the memory of those lost in September 11,, 2011 and to honor all military and first responders who serve at home and abroad, the University held a candlelight vigil outside Patten Chapel. U.S. Army General (Retired) B.B. Bell, a Distinguished Alumnus of the University, spoke of America’s strength and dignity.
University to celebrate Founder’s Day with gala, parties
Come and celebrate UTC’s 125th anniversary on September 15! The University will honor its past and celebrate its future with a convocation at 12:15 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. Dr. Horace Traylor will give the keynote address. Traylor was the first African-American graduate of the University of Chattanooga when he earned a master’s degree in…