The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has achieved record enrollment for fall 2007. The total number of students enrolling at UTC this fall is 9,558, which represents a 7.12 percent increase from fall 2006. The campus also saw a significant growth in freshman enrollment with approximately 1,950 first-time students. “I am very thankful to everyone…
Nursing anesthesia program partners with Mississippi medical center
With a headcount of 9,558, enrollment has increased by 7.12% since 2006 at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, but eight of those students are not even on the UTC campus. They are participating in a long-distance education program to become certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) in Mississippi, one of the creative ways UTC is…
New location for Albright lecture
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the Benwood Foundation and the Community Research Council (CRC) announce that Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will launch the George T. Hunter Lecture Series at the Roland Hayes Concert Hall, UTC Fine Arts Center, corner of Vine and Palmetto Streets beginning at 7 p.m. on September 11. This…
Gallery exhibition dedicated to life and memory of Stephen LeWinter
The Cress Gallery of Art announces the 2007 UTC Department of Art Biennial Faculty Exhibition and invites students, campus, and the community to an opening reception Thursday September 6, in the lobby of the Fine Arts Center from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. This year’s exhibition is dedicated to the life and memory of UTC…
Mocs Lacrosse Club offers fall league
The UTC Lacrosse Club is offering the “Mocsatoli” 2007 fall lacrosse league. Lacrosse players from eighth grade through adults are invited to participate in this medium intensity competition. Regulations for the league prohibit body checking and slashing, and head and chest protection will be required. Individual awards will be given for Best Leader, Best Player,…
Open house celebrates opening of Student Health Center
An open house for the new Student Health Center was held this week. Students had an opportunity to meet the staff, take a tour and learn about the health care services provided on campus. The UTC Student Health Center offers expanded services to students, including free visits for routine care, such as blood pressure checks,…
CCCE wins Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility
The Center for Community Career Education at UTC was named a winner of the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility, distinguished as one of the top practitioners of workplace flexibility in the nation. Four local businesses received this national recognition for their business practices at the award ceremony hosted by the…
Grote Scholars announced
Adam Higgs, Vijay Patel, Hitesh Vashi, Marko Bajic, Jin Cheng, Sean Dunn, Cassie Brooks, Iliza Myers, Rishi Naik, Marie Loizeaux, Eric Tiner, and Scott Kindelberger have been awarded Grote Scholarships for 2007 – 2008.
Dr. Joel Cunningham to speak
Dr. Joel Cunningham, vice chancellor and president of the University of the South, will deliver the 5th Annual Connor Society Lecture. The event will take place on Sunday, September 9, beginning at 3 p.m. in Cadek Hall on the UTC campus. “What Counts in Teaching” is the topic of Cunningham’s address. The event is free…
Convocation scheduled Tuesday, September 4
Chancellor Roger Brown invites the campus, alumni and friends of the University to come together for Convocation on September 4, at 5:30 p.m. in the University Center auditorium. Brown will make brief remarks, followed by a joint presentation on student retention by Dr. Phil Oldham, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and Dr. John…