Fatimah Musa, who will receive a bachelor’s degree in mechatronics during University of Tennessee at Chattanooga undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 16, was born with cone-rod dystrophy—a type of inherited retinal degeneration affecting the retina’s photoreceptor cells. The condition is characterized by progressive loss of function and death of the eyes’ cone and rod photoreceptor cells, leading to vision loss.
UTC announces schedule for spring commencement ceremonies
Spring commencement ceremonies at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are scheduled from April 21 through April 25, with 9 ceremonies taking place inside McKenzie Arena.
December Commencement to be held online
Health concerns prevent ceremonies from being held in-person.
Congratulations Class of 2018
Take a look back at the three ceremonies.
Student, mom, graduate: Balancing it all
When Nicole Smith crossed the stage at commencement in May, there was an extra special person cheering her on: her daughter, Brenleigh.
UTC celebrates commencement on December 15 and 16
The graduating class of 2017 will cross the stage during commencement ceremonies on December 15 and 16.
Compose Local: Professor creates new music for UTC’s 250th commencement
Starting in December, commencement ceremonies will begin and end with music that has a little blue and gold twang
2017 Spring Commencement Recap
Congratulations, grads! UTC would like to congratulate our May 2017 graduates! Approximately 1,166 undergraduate and 253 graduate students received degrees during the commencement ceremonies on May 5 and 6 in McKenzie Arena. If you missed our commencement ceremonies, you can still watch them in their entirety. Undergraduate Commencement You can view the video for the College of Arts…
Risk takers & trailblazers: UTC graduates first class in Occupational Therapy
The Lucky 13 have been a class of risk takers, guinea pigs, leaders, and trailblazers, and on May 5, they became the first group to earn a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) at UTC.
Two Sisters, One Mom, One School: Family creating a ‘legacy’ at UTC
Two sisters, born 17 months apart, are both graduating Saturday. By earning a UTC diploma, they’re following something of a family tradition since their mother graduated from here in 1990.