Building upon UTC’s success as an engaged metropolitan university, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga aspires to become one of the top five public master’s universities in the South. UTC is currently ranked in the top 20 graduate schools by U.S. News and World Report.
Math department hosts middle school and high school poster competition
How many Moon Pies would it take to fill the Moon? Quadrillions, according one of the posters submitted in the UTC Department of Mathematics fourth annual Mathematics Poster competition. More than 70 students from five area middle and high schools, participated in the competition recently in the Tennessee Room of the UTC University Center.
Geoffrey Canada speaks on education reform, accountability
Extensive knowledge of education, solutions to ever-growing problems, and a healthy dose of humor made for a memorable lecture by Geoffrey Canada, education reformer and social activist, on Tuesday, February 15. As part of the Hunter Lecture Series, Canada spoke to a large crowd at UTC on the importance of education reform and accountability.
Business students, faculty to attend international trading conference
Business students and faculty will put their financial trading skills to the test when they travel to Toronto, Canada on February 17th through the 20th for the annual Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC).
Professor combines sports and culture at the UTC Asia Conference
Topics ranged from the economy to music to culture at the third annual “Introduction to Asia Conference.” Sponsored by the UTC Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Geography, the conference included a series of presentations by leading experts in the fields of anthropology, music, history, and geography.
Student writes book after receiving ‘free money’ for college
A sports injury didn’t keep UTC student Zachary Freeman from financing his college education. When he hurt his knee playing football his senior year of high school, Freeman found other ways to fund his college education than athletic scholarships.
UTC welcomes Delta Upsilon
Delta Upsilon, a new non-secret fraternity, joined the UTC Greek community in spring 2010.
UTC chef receives recognition from Aramark
UTC executive Linda Davis has recently graduated from the Aramark ProChef Certification program. Partnering with the Culinary Institute of America, the program is a comprehensive professional development and culinary skills verification program which measures core culinary, managerial and financial acumen, including a chef’s skill in taste, proper cooking methods, authenticity, plating, use of all ingredients,…
UTC hosts Special Olympics basketball tournament
UTC sponsored the 2011 Special Olympics Area 4 Basketball Tournament in Maclellan Gymnasium. It was the second year the event will be at UTC, and the program has grown since locating to the university.
Documentary screening: America the Beautiful and panel discussion
In recognition of Eating Disorder Awareness Month, join us for a screening of America the Beautiful on Monday, February 21, 6-8 p.m. in the Benwood Auditorium, EMCS with a panel discussion following. In this documentary, filmmaker Darryl Roberts speaks with everyone from advertising and fashion professionals to average people on the street in an attempt…