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.
Thompson receives UTAA Public Service Award
After serving in the classroom and in the Chattanooga community for more than three decades, Dr. Roger Thompson has earned the University of Tennessee Alumni Association Public Service Award. He works with local government to address crime problems and continues to work on behalf of the homeless population.
Assistant U.S. Attorney to present “The Tarnished Badge”
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Parker, Civil Rights Division, New Orleans, Louisiana, will present The Tarnished Badge on Thursday, October 17, 5:30 p.m. at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Fine Arts Center in the Roland Hayes Auditorium, located at the corner of Vine and Palmetto Streets. This event is free and open to the public.
Ray Krone, exonerated from death row, to speak
Ray Krone, the 100th person to be exonerated from death row in the U.S., will be the featured speaker on Monday, April 8 at 6 p.m. in the UTC University Center’s Raccoon Mountain Room.
Immigration Reform lecture on April 18
“Common Sense Immigration Reform: A Matter of Justice and Faith in Action” will be presented by the UTC Criminal Justice Department on Thursday, April 18, 5 -7 p.m., Chattanooga Choo Choo, Imperial Ballroom.
Professor to discuss later start times for Hamilton County schools
Dr. Roger Thompson will address the need for later start times in Hamilton County middle and high schools when he addresses the Southeast Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth Legislative Breakfast on Friday, February 1. The breakfast will be held at UTC.
New criminal justice alumni complete online program
Patrol Sergeant Nevin Long of the Knoxville Police Department works nights, weekends, and swing shifts, a challenging schedule for someone who wanted to finish his college career.
Journalist to present human trafficking lecture February 29
“Slavery in the 21st Century, Human Trafficking: A Global Shame” will be presented by Christine Dolan on Wednesday, February 29, 12 noon-2 p.m. at the UTC Fine Arts Center, Roland Hayes Concert Hall, located at the corner of Vine and Palmetto Streets. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend this UTC Diversity…
New Legal Assistance Studies internship established
A new internship in the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Clerk’s office is being offered to Legal Assistance Studies (LAS) and Criminal Justice majors at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.