Belinda Brownlee has returned to Chattanooga as the new director of the Upward Bound program in the UTC Center for Community Career Education. Brownlee is a graduate of Howard High School in Chattanooga. She earned her undergraduate degree from Southern Wesleyan University in South Carolina and received her graduate degree from Clemson University. “I am…
Student named National Collegiate Bodybuilding overall men’s champion
Chemistry major Trey Smith recently became the 2010 National Collegiate Bodybuilding Overall Men’s Champion in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “I’ve been a bodybuilder for seven years,” said Smith, 25 years old. “Winning the Men’s Overall Championship is like winning the Heisman Trophy of bodybuilding, there is no greater honor at the college level.”
Mocs Surpass 2,000 Season Tickets Sold
The Chattanooga Mocs passed the 2,000 milestone – currently standing at 2,006 – for football season tickets sold today. UTC kicks off on Saturday, September 4 at 3 p.m. (E.S.T.) against defending Southern Conference Champion Appalachian State at Finley Stadium. [Read more]
Construction Management Program information session: August 13
Engineering faculty and professionals will offer information about the successful new UTC Construction Management Program in a session on Friday, August 13, 4-6 p.m., Benwood Auditorium, Engineering, Math and Computer Science Building at the corner of Vine and Palmetto Streets. “This session will provide an environment where either new or prospective students can network with…
Business faculty to present leadership seminar
The iLead program developed by Bridge Consulting International in partnership with the UTC College of Business and the Hunter Museum will hold its 2010 seminar series on September 16 and October 21 at the Hunter Museum of American Art. The two-day program is designed to help business professionals improve their leadership skills.
Branam receives UT Foundation award
Pat Branam, Associate Vice Chancellor for Development, was one of four recipients to receive the UT Foundation Board of Directors Award, selected from among more than 70 members of the development team across the entire UT system. This award recognizes outstanding achievements by development and alumni affairs staff. Recipients are honored for their application of…
MOCS Camp 2010
Dozens of incoming freshman received a MOCS welcome to UTC and Chattanooga through MOCS Camp, a three-day retreat created to introduce new students to the University and the city. Bill Staley, market development manager at Sunshine Media Group, former UTC SGA President and young alumnus spoke to Mocs Camp participants about Mocs spirit. “I explained…
Aspiring singers show up for American Idol auditions
Dozens of aspiring singers who want a shot at fame showed up at the UTC Fine Arts Center to try out for the 10th season of American Idol. The winner moved on to audition before the producers of American Idol in Nashville.
AT&T Real Yellow Pages features UTC Mocs
[slickr-flickr tag=”YellowPages2010″ type=”slideshow” size=”small”] The UTC Mocs will be featured on the cover of the 2010 AT&T Real Yellow Pages directory and the smaller, portable directory. The cover photo features an action shot of defensive end Josh Beard breaking past a block set by an opponent. “We had a great season last year under the…
University to host 2012 CUMU conference
UTC has been selected to host the 2012 annual conference of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU). In 1990, leaders of metropolitan and urban universities addressed their unique challenges and opportunities by creating the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities. These leaders share a mission to use the power of their campuses in…