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…
UTC alumnus Ryan Johnson to be featured on History Channel
UTC Engineering Design Lab Supervisor Ryan Johnson of RMJ Forge in Hixson will be on an episode of “Modern Marvels: AXES” on the History Channel. Johnson, a UTC alumnus, began forging knives and tomahawks at age 11. He specializes in creating authentic replicas of historical tomahawks. In 2001, Johnson was commissioned by members of the…
A step up to wash their hands
Alex Gram, Katie Davis, Stephen Snyder and Guy Flint designed and built a practical solution for a young child who attends school at Siskin Children’s Institute. l-r: Stephen Snyder, Alex Gram and Katie Davis “Sam is autistic and has poor motor skill, and he had difficulty steadying himself and reaching the sink as he washed…
Students create self-leveling device for washing machine
Eric Turner, James Ashmore, Corey Bush and Usen Isong solved the age-old problem of keeping a washing machine from rocking on an uneven floor. They created a self-leveling device with shock-absorbing feet to fit under the washer. It can also be adjusted manually. l-r: Corey Bush, Eric Turner, James Ashmore “We created the device for…