President John Petersen sent a message to all UT faculty and staff, conveying information about the state budget and what it means for higher education. Read more…
Couple to pursue computer science at Carnegie Mellon University
New UTC computer science graduate Whitney St. Charles calls her acceptance to Carnegie Mellon University “the realization of a dream.” Her graduate work there will combine technology with fine art to produce artifacts intended to entertain, inform and inspire an audience. “It’s practically the Holy Grail of computing,” St. Charles said. “Getting into CMU isn’t…
UT Executive and Compensation Committee and UT Trusteeship Committee meet May 8
The executive and compensation committee of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will meet in Nashville on Thursday, May 8. Read more… The trusteeship committee of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will meet in Nashville Thursday, May 8. Read more…
Alpha Society inducts Adams, Monroe, Oldham
Jerry V. Adams, Senior Principal and co-founder of the firm Joseph Decosimo and Company, PLLC, was recently inducted into the Alpha Scholastic Honor Society at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Adams serves as chairman of The University of Chattanooga Foundation Board of Trustees. Christina Monroe, UTC alumna, and Dr. Phil Oldham, UTC Provost, are…
Ceramic works of Lessie Peeler McCay displayed in Cress Gallery of Art
Ceramic works created by Lessie Peeler McCay, longtime Chattanooga resident and an active member of the Chattanooga art scene, are featured in the lobby cases of the Cress Gallery of Art in the UTC Fine Arts Center, corner of Vine and Palmetto Streets. The exhibition will run through Friday, May 23. The objects on display…
Men’s Golf Wins Southern Conference Championship
Guhne, Hodge Earn SoCon’s Highest Golf Honors Mark Guhne has led the Chattanooga men’s golf program to a No.12 ranking this season and a school record five titles. On Tuesday, the Southern Conference honored him with his third consecutive Coach of the Year honor. He was joined by Jonathan Hodge who repeated as Player of…
Political science students pursue innovative approach to learning
Two classes taught by Dr. Jean Howard-Hill in the Department of Political Science offered students unique learning experiences. Students stepped into their roles as United Council of Nations ambassadors After months of research, students offered recommendations to local government officials
International political cultural and society class created United Council of Nations
With the creation of the United Council of Nations, UTC students engaged in a new learning experience to better understand how sovereign nations interact within the global community. Class instructor Dr. Jean Howard-Hill designed the format. “No longer are we a nation that stands alone. Trade, modern technology, the impact of civil unrest in other…
Political Science students present their State of Affairs Report
Following months of research, students in the UTC Political Science Department’s State and Local Government class presented their State of Affairs Report to City and Hamilton County government officials. Dr. Jean Howard-Hill taught the class. The Student’s State of Affairs Report allows students to research state and local government, recognize weaknesses and strengths, identify issues…
Three UTC students accept positions with national Greek organizations
Three student leaders at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga have accepted positions representing their national Greek organizations. Damon Lee Scott joined Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity in January 2004. Following his initiation in May 2004, he became involved in the UTC Interfraternity Council (IFC) and held the offices of President and Executive Vice President of…