The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing presents “Current Health Threats: Addressing the Dangers Facing Our Families & Communities” on consecutive Tuesdays beginning March 23, March 30 and April 6, 2010. Registration begins at 8 a.m. each day and sessions run from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the UTC University Center Auditorium.
Former NATO Ambassador discusses Obama administration
While the United States engaged in the conflict in Iraq, Dr. David Abshire said there were years the United States neglected Afghanistan, giving Osama bin Laden and the Taliban time to regroup and go into the mountains. He is grateful the US and its allies are joining together to combat terrorism.
University partners with Unum in Leadership Academy
Saying it is “recognizing the connection between strong public schools and the economic vitality of our community,” Unum officials announced the firm is providing $100,000 to help the Hamilton County Department of Education establish a Principal Leadership Academy.
UTC Receives Presidential Community Service Award
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.
Diverse items exhibited at Lupton Library
A new Lupton Library Special Collections exhibit showcases a letter from India’s most memorable spiritual and political leader, Mahatma Gandhi, when he addressed University students 80 years ago.
Nursing students volunteer to work in Jamaica during spring break
Thirteen nursing students and two nursing faculty members will put their skills to work March 7-13 during a visit to Montego Bay, Jamaica.
National SimCenter research advances alternative energy
The SimCenter: National Center for Computational Engineering provided the academic research for a new source of alternative energy unveiled by Bloom Energy Corporation in Sunnyvale, California. Bloom Energy Corporation CEO KR Sridhar says the Bloom Energy Server is a patented oxide solid fuel cell technology, which will provide cleaner alternative energy. Extensive testing of the…
Students showcase research posters at state Capitol
Undergraduate students recently presented research posters in the lobby of the state Capitol. Legislators met with students from their districts and saw the outstanding research being conducted by undergraduates across the state.
University engaged in Chattanooga Business Expo
University representatives offered recruiting information to those who attended the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo and a UTC alumnus was honored at the Chamber’s Small Business Awards Luncheon, an annual event celebrating small business and entrepreneurial excellence in Chattanooga.
Germ quiz explores H1N1 virus
The H1N1 virus is the star of the third installment of Dr. Henry Spratt’s germ quiz, which aired Tuesday, February 16, on WDEF News 12 at 6 p.m. Spratt is a professor in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences