Fifty Brainerd High School students showed Dr. Bradley Harris the power of “problem-based learning” (PBL) and are the inspiration behind a winning proposal for a UT System “Grand Challenges” grant. Harris, associate professor and head of the UTC Department of Chemical Engineering, is principal investigator for the proposal titled “Thermal runaway in EV batteries: A transformational PBL unit for high school chemistry.” Dr. Stephanie Philipp, assistant professor of education and director of the UTC STEM Education Program, is co-principal investigator.
The people of UTC: Get to know Trey Straussberger
Dr. Trey Straussberger answered some questions to explain how he can help students accomplish their college dreams.
Mocs Don’t Haze: A week of awareness to prevent campus hazing
Sept. 23-27 is Hazing Prevention Week, and UTC is hosting a week of events as part of “Mocs Don’t Haze.”
UTC’s Derek Liuzzo named 2024 Emerging Educator by national organization
Dr. Derek Liuzzo, assistant professor and assistant program director of the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, has been named the 2024 recipient of the Emerging Educator Award by the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT).
UTC Theatre Co. presents “Blood Wedding” October 1-5
The UTC Theatre Co. begins its 2024-2025 season with its production of legendary poet and playwright Federico García Lorca’s “Blood Wedding.” Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 1-5, with a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Saturday, Oct. 5.
‘Bucky’s dream come true:’ UTC opens Wolford Family Athletic Center
The Wolford Family Athletic Center at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has finally opened its doors. A ribbon-cutting ceremony in conjunction with the annual State of the University address took place on Monday, Sept. 16, highlighting the start of Founder’s Week—a week-long celebration of the University’s 138th anniversary. The $36-million project includes a 37,500-square-foot…
State of the University 2024: UTC celebrates record enrollment, bold future plans
Standing before a packed house in the newly opened Wolford Family Athletic Center, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chancellor Steven R. Angle delivered his annual State of the University address on Monday, Sept. 16, celebrating UTC’s achievements and charting an ambitious course for the future as part of Founder’s Week—a celebration of the institution’s 138th anniversary.
Dr. Ethan Carver named associate provost and dean of the UTC Graduate School
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announced that Dr. Ethan Carver has been appointed associate provost for academic affairs and dean of the Graduate School.
UTC announces record fall 2024 enrollment
This fall’s final 14-day enrollment figure is the largest in University of Tennessee at Chattanooga history, according to the University’s just-recorded official census data. The total headcount at UTC, as reported to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the UT System, was 11,834—a 4.0% increase from last year—comprised of 10,245 undergraduates and 1,589 graduate students.
Happy 138th Anniversary! UTC Founder’s Week festivities to include grand opening of Wolford Center
Every September, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga commemorates its creation during Founder’s Week—a weeklong celebration of the first day in the University’s history. Founder’s Week 2024 is highlighted by the grand opening of the Wolford Family Athletic Center—the site of Chancellor Steven R. Angle’s annual State of the University address.