University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Assistant Professor of Sociology Chandra Ward has taken on the added role of director of community engagement for the University’s Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP).
City Councilwoman Coonrod earns UTC degree
Life circumstances slowed the process, but Demetrus Coonrod finished her bachelor’s degree in sociology.
Facing the fear of talking about race
Conversations on racism and racial disparities not always comfortable.
Nicholas Thompson: The possibilities are endless
For Sociology major Nicholas Thompson, the foundation of education he has built at UTC is creating a future where “the possibilities are endless.”
UTC students mentor local girls at CGLA
A group of UTC Sociology students recently began a mentorship program with 9th and 10th grade students at Chattanooga Girl’s Leadership Academy (CGLA). The students, from a Sociology of Education course taught by Dr. Shela Van Ness, were put through background checks and training to receive certification for the program. Each UTC student mentor was paired…
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.
Animal behaviorist Irene Pepperberg to present parrot research
Dr. Irene Pepperberg, an internationally known animal behaviorist who holds faculty positions at Harvard University and Brandeis University, is coming to The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to present “Alex and Me: Can African Grey Parrots Understand What They Say?” on Thursday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Raccoon Mountain Room, UTC University Center. …
Professors study effects of helicopter parenting
As college students leave fall semester in the rear view mirror, spring semester sparkles with the excitement of new classes and experiences. But students whose parents have a difficult time cutting ties may face an unexpected burden.