Between May 15-23, UTC dignitaries are participating in numerous Hamilton County Schools eighth-grade promotion events to introduce the Middle School to Moc Scholar program. A collaboration between UTC and Hamilton County Schools, Middle School to Moc Scholar will award every eighth-grade student a certificate of acceptance to UTC for fall 2027 enrollment—contingent upon successful completion of high school and meeting admission requirements for the University.
“These students are the future of our city and the future of our country, and we are proud to have them represent University High”
A ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 27, officially launched University High, a new two-year program designed to help Hamilton County High School students get a head start on a college degree. University High will be headquartered on the UTC campus.
The need for speed: Networking event helps high school students learn skills not taught in schools
For the last several years, UTC has partnered with the nonprofit Education Equal Opportunity Group to host the the annual Career Speed Networking Program.
Town Hall event spotlights ‘A Moc’s First Year’
A Town Hall kickoff event introducing the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus community to the University’s upcoming reaccreditation visit was held on Tuesday, Feb. 14, in the University Center Chattanooga Room. More than 200 faculty, staff and students attended the event, which focused on the upcoming Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on…
Beating hearts: Lightfoot, Howard Baptiste spread the word about heart health
With February being American Heart Month, Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Engagement Stacy Lightfoot and Vice Provost for Academic Outreach Shewanee Howard-Baptiste have been spreading the word on behalf of the American Hearth Association to increase awareness of heart and cardiovascular disease and how to prevent it.
A show of support: New fellowship creates artist opportunities
On Dec. 12, the Diversity and Engagement Art Fellowship was introduced with six oil paintings created by Tamia Spinks, who received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from UTC in May.
Chancellor’s Community Council convenes inaugural meeting
From mission to vision to values, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has a commitment to enriching, engaging and connecting with the community on every possible level. A new chapter in that commitment began with the launch of a dynamic new advisory group inspired by two longstanding panels intended to connect community leaders more directly with the University.
New scholarship to honor longtime UTC executive Dr. Richard Brown
Dr. Richard Brown, who provided more than 38 years of service to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee System, is the namesake of the new Richard Brown Inclusive Access Scholarship at UTC.
Dr. Roland Carter to be celebrated with a street named in his honor
On Friday, Nov. 4, Vine Street will be renamed Dr. Roland Carter Street.
Juneteenth holiday celebrated on Chamberlain Field
The event was a collaboration between UTC and the Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts & Ideas.