The UTC Karate Club, one of Campus Recreation’s club sports, is relatively new on campus. The organization began during the 2023-2024 academic year and practices just once per week. But when the club went up against seasoned competitors from traditional martial arts academies on March 8—including scholarship athletes from Bryan College’s Martial Arts Academy—the results told a different story.
Introducing the Violence Reduction Initiative: How research is reshaping criminal justice in Chattanooga
Dr. Rick Dierenfeldt has spearheaded the creation of the Violence Reduction Initiative, a UTC research center designed to address violent crime in Chattanooga and beyond. Housed within UTC’s Criminal Justice department, the VRI represents a bold commitment to bridging the gap between academic research and real-world solutions.
UTC announces launch of the Violence Reduction Initiative
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has officially announced the creation of the Violence Reduction Initiative (VRI), a research center housed within the Department of Criminal Justice dedicated to bridging the gap between academic research and real-world solutions to violent crime in Chattanooga and beyond.
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.
Dr. Ethan Carver named interim dean of the UTC Graduate School
Dr. Ethan Carver has been appointed interim dean of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Graduate School. Carver has worked closely with graduate programs and the Graduate School since 2016, first as assistant dean and then as associate dean.
Change of leadership in Office of Research and Graduate School
Dr. Joanne Romagni, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Vice Chancellor for Research and dean of the Graduate School, has decided to leave that position and return to the faculty as a professor in the Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science. This change will be effective Jan. 1, 2024, and Deputy Vice Chancellor Reinhold Mann will serve as UTC Vice Chancellor for Research for a period of two years starting Jan. 1.
UTC grad credits biology professors, pre-health staff for optometry school inspiration
Ashely George graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in May 2023 with a degree in biology, but her academic journey is far from over—thanks to her plans to attend optometry school.
Opportunity awaits at UTC Graduate School Fair
Explore the University’s 60-plus master’s and doctoral degree programs on Thursday, Sept. 7, at the University Center during the 2023 Graduate School Fair. Connect with faculty and staff about everything from admissions and research opportunities to choosing a program.
New UTC professor chose career path to ‘contribute to cancer research’
By learning what triggers excessive proteins, Dr. Jannatul Ferdoush and other researchers hope to gain traction to better treating or preventing cancer.
Ethan Carver appointed as Assistant Dean of the UTC Graduate School
Dr. Ethan Carver, Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, Environmental Science and Geology, has been appointed the new Assistant Dean of the Graduate School at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.