In addition to a significant increase in student enrollment this year, the University also saw an increase in participation in Fraternity and Sorority Life. An innovative recruitment program and a focus on academic excellence, leadership, and civic engagement continues to provide a positive experience for UTC students.
University to organize SMART Grid workshop
The recent bouts of bad weather in the Chattanooga area have proven the importance of having reliable electricity. In an effort to educate and promote changes in our electrical system, The UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science is hosting a Smart-Grid Workshop on Wednesday, October 12, in the University Center Auditorium. The workshop is…
International journal, book on undergraduate psychology research underway
For nearly twenty years, undergraduate students in the Modern Psychological Studies class at UTC have published one of four journals in the country featuring undergraduate psychology research. Modern Psychological Studies is going global this year, as the student editorial board of the journal solicits undergraduate research manuscripts from around the world. A companion book will…
Grammy-winning drummer to perform on campus
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.