What will it take to restore and maintain America’s role as the world’s leader in developing modern and efficient infrastructures to fuel economic growth? That’s the question being asked by the Council on Competiveness as the group hosts a dialogue with UTC, Alstom, and various other Chattanooga area businesses on June 20-21.
UHON students solve projector screen problem
Give a professor a projector screen that won’t stay down, and a frustrating academic experience ensues. Dr. Vincent Betro knew the way to solve the problem: he encouraged a group of University Honors students to create a device to effectively secure the flipping screens in the Engineering, Math, and Computer Science Building.
University acquires first edition of ‘Gone with the Wind’
The epic melodrama of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara’s romance in Gone with the Wind is one of literature’s most enduring love stories. The story, originally set in the Old South in the Civil War and Reconstruction era, has come to UTC in the form of a rare first edition book. The book is on…
Aramark named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies
Providing a variety of selections and prompt service to UTC students isn’t the only thing campus food provider Aramark does well. The company was recognized for the fourth year in a row by FORTUNE magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
University photo assistant’s work selected in city art contest
University photo assistant Jaimie Davis’s artwork brightens posters, websites, and magazines, but it has never been wrapped on an entire bus. After winning a city-wide arts contest, everyone can see her winning digital photograph on a CARTA bus.
Student elected governor of Intern Legislative Assembly
All it took was one campaign video of an animated, dancing George Washington for UTC student Tim Henshaw to win over his peers and become governor of the Intern Legislative Assembly. Henshaw worked in Tennessee State Senator Bo Watson’s office as part of the Tennessee Legislative Internship Program.
UTC to host free power transformer workshop June 22 -23
After a string of storms in the Chattanooga area, the importance of trained technicians in electric power has never been greater. In a partnership with TVA, IEEE and Omicron, the UTC Electrical Engineering Department will host a power transformer diagnostics workshop on June 22 -23 in the Benwood Auditorium in the UTC Engineering, Mathematics, and…
Engineering students create play area for elementary school students
Switches, gears, and one cute textured caterpillar will surely entertain students at Rhea County Elementary School in nearby Dayton, Tennessee. These features are just a few of the many included on a new enrichment wall made by a group of UTC engineering students.
Students to “SOAR” with new retention program
Students planning to transfer to UTC will get some additional help adjusting to campus life thanks to a new retention program. Student Opportunities, Access, and Retention (SOAR) will provide peer mentoring to help guide and support local high school students through completion of coursework at Chattanooga State and on to a successful transition to UTC.
Dr. Richard Jackson awarded writing prize
Called “a thrilling, extraordinary journey,” Dr. Richard Jackson’s book of poetry Resonance earned him the 2011 Eric Hoffer award. Jackson holds the title of UC Foundation Professor of English.