The current home of the Gary W. Rollins College of Business broke ground on an 81,000-square-foot expansion to Fletcher Hall on Monday, March 3. Located at the corner of McCallie Avenue and Douglas Street, the four-story addition will complement the existing building by connecting all four stories, expanding on the north side of the building facing away from McCallie Avenue.
Running on research: How UTC’s marathon project is shaping Chattanooga’s running community
As the sun set at the end of a snowy Wednesday, a group of runners made their way around the track at Girls Preparatory School. The group, made up of mostly UTC students along with a few faculty members and local residents, was part of the “Chattanooga Marathon Project” research initiative.
Summer blast: UTC’s Challenger STEM Learning Center relaunches summer camp
UTC’s Challenger STEM Learning Center is hosting day camps for children throughout the summer. Starting in June, rising second to sixth graders in the Challenger Exploration Camp will have the opportunity to participate in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) challenges, rocket launches and explorations of space and Earth.
Play ball! UTC Library Special Collections showcases rare Chattanooga Lookouts photo archive
With spring training baseball in full swing, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library’s Special Collections has published a new digital collection documenting the early history of the Chattanooga Lookouts minor league baseball team. The collection, titled “Sandy Sandlin Chattanooga Lookouts Photographs,” contains photographs, memorabilia, papers, newspaper clippings and other materials documenting the Lookouts from 1912 to 1987—with the bulk dating from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Science on Tap goes ‘MOCS Underground’ in March
Science on Tap returns in March with Dr. Amy Brock-Hon and “MOCS Underground: Advancing research and experiential learning at Raccoon Mountain Caverns.”
UTC Communications and Marketing Receives Bronze Honorable Mention at American Advertising Awards
The UTC Division of Communications and Marketing took home a Bronze Honorable Mention at the 2024-25 American Advertising Awards, hosted by the American Advertising Federation Chattanooga.
Inspiring students to inspire others: Urban Vision Initiative providing community impact
Providing aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed, UTC’s Urban Vision Initiative gives students the chance to work with, help and learn from local entrepreneurs self-identified as low-income. Launched in 2022, the initiative connects entrepreneurs from underserved communities with UTC student consultants to support their journey toward economic success.
Cookbook written by MPH students combats picky eating for ‘little foodies’
When Erica Carr and Brittany Rogers started their community nutrition experiential learning hours last semester, they didn’t expect to write a cookbook. As students in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at the UTC, they worked with the Chattanooga Food Center’s annual Good Food Fair—an event that introduces families to healthy foods in a fun, interactive way.
ARC accessibility enhanced thanks to Tennessee American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation
The ARC was awarded a $10,000 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation in partnership with Tennessee American Water to install a new ADA-compliant chair lift, enhancing accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges.
Science on Tap debuts to standing-room-only crowd
Almost 100 people were in attendance for the debut presentation of Science on Tap. Organized by UTC, Science on Tap is planned to recur on the second Tuesday of every month as an opportunity to share UTC expertise with the community in a relaxed, social setting.