The fall semester is officially here, and the first few weeks of your college experience are crucial. Fortunately, UTC likes to make things fun and easy. Here are six things I wish I had known during my first semester at UTC:
The people of UTC: Get to know Dr. Liz Hathaway
If you’re on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus, it won’t take long for you to run into Dr. Liz Hathaway. In the spirit of mentorship, Hathaway sat down for a Q&A and offered advice to new Mocs students.
UTC’s Olivia Reeves brings home the Olympic gold
On Friday, Aug. 9, Olivia Reeves—a senior sociology student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, became the first U.S. weightlifter to win gold at the Olympics in 24 years. She also set an Olympic record with a snatch of 117 kg (257.9 pounds).
An accelerated year to remember: UTC’s first ABSN cohort celebrates graduation and new beginnings
Having conquered a rigorous three-semester, 59-credit-hour curriculum in just one year, the inaugural cohort of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program has officially crossed the finish line.
Start soaring with a Moc’s First Flight
The fall 2024 semester is swiftly approaching as University of Tennessee at Chattanooga staff and faculty diligently prepare for the arrival of the campus’ new Mocs. While the official “Welcome Week” festivities don’t begin until Aug. 18, UTC has prepared a plethora of activities for new students as they start their college careers.
Dr. Allen Pratt appointed interim director of UTC Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education
Dr. Allen Pratt has been named the interim director of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education. Pratt, who joined the UTC faculty in 2016, had most recently been the UTC School of Education’s director of strategic partnerships. He moved into that role in March 2024 after serving as interim co-director of the School of Education since 2022. In addition, he has served as executive director of the National Rural Education Association (NREA) since 2016.
University High welcomes new and returning students for the 2024-25 school year
Class is officially in session for 41 University High juniors. For the second consecutive year, students are working toward their high school diplomas on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus as part of the University High program—a Hamilton County Schools initiative.
UTC launches dual-enrollment on-campus courses for area high school students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has announced a new dual-enrollment initiative designed to provide local high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to earn college credits while completing their high school education. Beginning with the start of the University’s 2024-2025 academic year, UTC is offering two on-campus dual-enrollment courses—English 1010 (Rhetoric and Composition 1) and Math 1130 (College Algebra)—to eligible students who have completed their sophomore year of high school while maintaining a 3.0 GPA.
UTC Police Department collecting electronics to support abuse victims
For the third consecutive year, the UTC Police Department has partnered with 911 Cell Phone Bank—a nationally recognized organization for its work with law enforcement and victim advocate groups—to provide a 100% free service to individuals and businesses to securely recycle electronic devices that are no longer needed or that have been left behind in lost-and-found or property-and-evidence rooms.
UTC marketing lecturer forges success with tenacity
By not taking “no” for an answer, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Associate Lecturer Ryan Russell has used his lifelong optimism and tenacity to succeed, even luring Dallas Mavericks billionaire owner Mark Cuban into a Zoom call to a class.