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.
Bluegrass, Appalachia and a story worth singing: “Bright Star” musical coming to UTC Theatre Co.
“I’m ready for my life to begin. I’m ready for it all to start.” These lyrics from “Bright Star,” a bluegrass-inspired musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, strike a personal chord with UTC freshman Liam Phillips.
Critical moments, confident leaders: UTC paving the way in CRNA education
In surgery, it’s not just the surgeon’s hands that matter. As patients “go under,” the nurse anesthetist takes command, managing the delicate line between unconsciousness and stability. At UTC, CRNA expertise is cultivated with care, preparing future nurse anesthetists to handle operating room pressures with confidence and skill.
‘Empower Your Future’ at UTC points high schoolers to their futures in finance and economics
The Empower Your Future event on Wednesday, Feb. 8, taught high school students about career and degree opportunities in finance and economics.
UTC Theatre Co. presents “Bright Star” Feb. 25-March 1
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s “Bright Star,” a heartfelt story of love, loss and redemption set against the bluegrass-rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and 1940s, will take the stage at the UTC Fine Arts Center’s Dorothy Hackett Ward Theatre. Performed by the UTC Theatre Co., “Bright Star” runs at 7:30 p.m. from Feb. 25-March 1—with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, March 1.
NIL, stadium funding and the future of athletics: A discussion about the ‘Economics of Sports’
The Wolford Family Athletics Center hosted a panel on Thursday, Feb. 6, to discuss the “Economics of Sports” at UTC. Dr. Claudia Kramer, the Scott L. Probasco Jr. Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise, organized the event to highlight the influence economics has on the athletic landscape from amateur to professional sports.
The people of UTC: Get to know Nyssa Hunt
Nyssa Hunt answered questions about her role and how the IGTLab can be a helpful resource for students and the Chattanooga community as a whole.
Explore, innovate, engineer: UTC to host E-Week Open House on Feb. 22
Held as part of National Engineers Week, the E-Week Open House—taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the UTC Engineering and Computer Science Building—is designed to introduce visitors of all ages to the exciting fields of engineering and computer science. Attendees will experience hands-on demonstrations and interactive projects while meeting local industry leaders and UTC students, faculty and staff.
Finding the First Floridians: Dr. Morgan Smith dives into underwater archaeology for PBS documentary
With an extensive background in anthropology and underwater archaeology, exploring the world of filmmaking was new territory for Dr. Morgan Smith. That changed when Smith stepped into the role of co-producer for a feature-length documentary, “Finding the Floridians,” which aired in December 2024 on WFSU-TV—a PBS affiliate in Florida.
UTC MLK Day celebration: ‘True peace is the presence of justice’
On Friday, Jan. 31, in the University Center Tennessee Room, Dr. Michael Williams and Elijah Cameron took the stage to answer questions and reflect on Dr. King’s influence on the Chattanooga community. The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Mocs Dining sponsored the brunch.