The University’s student newspaper may be more than 100 years old, but that doesn’t stop editors from innovating and trying new things. In an effort to meet the need of the Chattanooga area’s growing Spanish-speaking population and provide learning opportunities for students, The University Echo editors now publish an online edition of the newspaper in Spanish.
Tell me a story: Alumnus wins awards for his photography
The first time award-winning photojournalist Billy Weeks ’84 flew to Central America, he was on assignment for the U.S. military in 1999. He was bound for El Salvador, where American troops were helping to rebuild schools and buildings in the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch.
UTC TV Studio renovated
Renovation in the Metro Annex features a new UTC TV Studio with a teaching lab and video editing bays. It’s where students produce “Mocs News.” Watch the video below to hear UTC student Bria Craig describe the new space.
C-SPAN to carry two UTC interviews
Dr. David B. Sachsman, George R. West, Jr. Chair of Excellence in Communication and Public Affairs, and Professor of Communication, and Steven Cox, Team Lead of Special Collections and Archives, were recently interviewed as part of C-SPAN’s 2013 Cities Tour.
UTC hosts Annual Symposium on the 19th Century Civil War Press
The UTC Annual Symposium on the 19th Century Press, the Civil War, and Free Expression is designed to share current research and to develop a series of monographs on the 19th century press, the Civil War and the press, and 19th century concepts of free expression.
Alumnus and editor of the Los Angeles Times speaks on campus
Beyond bearing the responsibility of writing an ethical story, journalists must “make our readers care,” said Davan Maharaj, editor of the Los Angeles Times and UTC alumnus.
UTC TV Studio open house features special guest
Davan Maharaj, UTC graduate and editor of the Los Angeles Times, will be the special guest at an open house for the University’s newly renovated TV Studio on Thursday, October 17.
First place AP award won by Communication major
Brian Bass, UTC Communication Department student and major, won a prestigious Associated Press Broadcaster’s first place award for Best Sports Coverage.
Radio Hall of Famer shares cake and life advice with students
By Iris Mahan, University Relations Intern Legendary radio broadcast announcer Luther Masingill celebrated his 90th Birthday with students and offered “A Conversation with Luther,” an event held during UTC’s Communication Week.
Luther Masingill headlines UTC Communication Week
Legendary Chattanooga radio broadcaster Luther Masingill will share his story with UTC students as the keynote address of the University’s Communication Week. Hosted by his Sunny 92.3 morning show partner, James Howard, “A Conversation with Luther” will take place on March 9, Luther’s 90th birthday, at 10 a.m. in the University Center Auditorium. This event…