When scorching summer temperatures create dangerous conditions for athletes, Dr. Brendon McDermott is often asked to share his findings in the field. “My goal in the research that I do is to prevent sudden death in sports. Death is 100 per cent preventable with exertion heat stroke, even if it ends up happening. My goal…
Clarinet studies coordinator performs at 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Festival
Music faculty member Nikolasa Tejero was selected to perform recently in the 2010 Spotlight Concert series of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival. Tejero, who serves as coordinator of clarinet studies and directs the UTC Clarinet Ensemble and UTC Professional Accompanist Tim Hinck were covered in The Charleston Post and Courier Spoleto Festival edition, which stated “Tejero…
Howard High graduate becomes director of Upward Bound
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.