The 2025 Fly! Mocs Business Pitch Competition gave UTC students a chance to present startup ideas to industry judges, competing for $10,000 in prizes provided by the Spencer Patton Foundation. Rizwaan Abdulkadir’s classroom tech startup “Parleii” won first place and $5,000, with other top projects including a waterproof bag and a custom 3D duck generator.
Guest artist Sarah Whitney to host concert and open house at UTC
Sarah Whitney, a celebrated violinist who pushes the boundaries of classical music, will soon bring her talents to UTC. Whitney, an internationally recognized performer, educator and career coach for musicians, will be in residence at UTC from Wednesday, April 2, through Friday, April 4.
Middle and high school students unveil their business ideas at Inventanooga
Inventanooga 2023 brought 21 teams and more than 70 students from schools in Hamilton, Bradley and Oconee counties to UTC. Both middle and high school students participated, pitching business ideas they formulated, researched and, in some cases, produced prototypes.
New ideas being born in Hatch It! Lab
A laser cutter, 3D printer, vinyl cutter, combination sewing and embroidery machine, mini photo booth and supplies are on hand in Hatch It! Lab.