Quinoa was hot. It was 2012, and the plant had hit the list of the “superfoods.” A nutritional powerhouse, the grain was gluten-free, chock-full of protein, rich in manganese and phosphorus and low in calories. Bang! It was famous. Then the troubles hit. Quinoa is a product of Peru, and farmers in the country were…
Anthropology Alumni speak about the values of their degrees in virtual panel
Four alumni with very different career paths spoke about their professional experiences and how the skills they gained as anthropology majors served them in their roles.
Pat and Melody Ormond earn bachelor degrees from UTC
Pat Ormond, 75, and Melody Ormond, 23, both graduated this semester and at received their diplomas at the same commencement ceremony.
Anthropology students get real-world experience
Students dig into Chickamauga Battlefield for pieces of the Civil War.
Lindsey Cochran tried several majors before choosing anthropology
Alumni Lindsay Cochran says UTC gave her the chance to explore her career optiions.
UTC Professor Emeritus Geevarghese passes away
UTC Professor Emeritus P.K. Geevarghese, 85, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Another Culture, Another World: UTC students experience China
A group of 11 UTC students recently took a study abroad trip to China, learning about the people, the culture, the social structure and how the country is different from the United States.
A summer of monkeys: ‘Absolutely this is what I want to do’
Rachel Fuller had no choice. She had to bite the baboon. “As soon as I come into that enclosure, I am the alpha.”
MOCForward: Topics, including touchy ones, discussed at Diversity & Inclusion conference
Multiple aspects of diversity and inclusion—some on touchy topics—were presented at the inaugural Moving Our Campus (MOC) Forward: An Inclusive Excellence Conference
Redefining Tai Chi as a culture for empowerment
This modified version of the ancient martial and healing art makes Tai Chi accessible to individuals with ambulatory impairment and works to transform the wheelchair from an assistive device into a tool of empowerment.