By Megan Davis, UTC University Relations Intern Hydrocephalus, seen mostly in children and infants, is a medical condition that occurs when there is an excess of cerebrospinal fluid in the cavities of the brain. Some infants are diagnosed while they are still in the womb, which was the case for the daughter of Chara Crowley…
Campus Sustainability Days, October 24-26
UTC is joining a national movement to observe Campus Sustainability Days. Make plans to attend these events:
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Update: Former BB&T CEO addresses financial crisis
We are in an economic recovery, but not a healthy recovery, according to John A. Allison, the former Chairman of BB&T Corporation, who spoke on campus for the 2012 Burkett Miller Distinguished Lecture Series. The Scott L. Probasco, Jr. Chair of Free Enterprise hosted the event.
Mocs spell their way to victory!
By Chatrice Barnes, University Relations Intern When most people think of a spelling bee they think about those Friday afternoons in their 3rd grade English class or more commonly the Scripps National Spelling Bee. But members of the UTC faculty and staff proved that you’re never too old to participate in a spelling bee and…
Chemistry Club shares learning experience at Brown Academy
The UTC Chemistry Club showed students from Brown Academy just how fun science can be thanks to a recent grant from the American Chemical Society-Community Interaction Grant (ACS-CIG).
Researchers address adolescent intimate partner abuse
Fifty-two percent of all crimes against persons in Tennessee were classified as domestic violence last year.
Pre-service teachers learn at NASA workshop
A group of pre-service teachers recently gathered to attend the NASA Education, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Workshop, where they engaged in a hands-on activity designed to monitor the progress of an eclipse. It was one way the students learned to effectively teach elementary and middle school students.
Sunday, October 7: “Songs and Dances” faculty recital
The UTC Music Department presents the faculty recital “Songs and Dances,” which will feature Doctors Jonathan McNair, Mario Abril, and Kenyon Wilson on Sunday, October 7, at 4 p.m. in the UTC Fine Arts Center, Roland Hayes Concert Hall, 752 Vine Street. This event is free and open to the public.
Former BB&T Corporation chair to address financial crisis
As millions of people in the U.S. slowly recover from the recent financial crisis, some are left wondering how this economic downturn came about. John A. Allison IV, former Chairman of BB&T Corporation, will present the 2012 Burkett Miller Distinguished Lecture Series with the topic “The Financial Crisis: Causes and Consequences.” This event is sponsored…