The fall 2024 semester is swiftly approaching as University of Tennessee at Chattanooga staff and faculty diligently prepare for the arrival of the campus’ new Mocs. While the official “Welcome Week” festivities don’t begin until Aug. 18, UTC has prepared a plethora of activities for new students as they start their college careers.
Taste of Black Chattanooga celebrates local cuisine and culture
Signature cuisine from five Chattanooga-area vendors was on display at the third annual “Taste of Black Chattanooga,” which took place on Thursday, Feb. 22, in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s University Center Tennessee Room.
From limited to limitless: UTC celebrates First Gen Week
UTC will celebrate all of its first-generation college students Nov. 6-10 during First Gen Week. The weeklong series of events will recognize trailblazing Mocs creating their own unique path here at UTC as the first in their families to pursue college degrees.
The next generation: MOC Academy celebrates its second year at UTC
MOC Academy, created by Student Success Programs, is a UTC program aimed at preparing first-year undergraduate men of color for a successful transition to college.
First gen graduate gives back and pays forward
Juan Carlos Aponte Ortiz’s experiences at UTC led him to become deeply involved with student-oriented, peer-mentoring programs on campus. He has worked with Student Support Services, Student Success Programs, the Office of Student and Family Engagement, the Center for Women and Gender Equity, and the Center for Wellbeing.
First Class to help students learn ‘how to college’
First Class will focus on college success tips—for both in and outside the classroom—and introduce students to basics like a course syllabus and, more importantly, how to read it and why it’s important.
Smooth transition: New program prepares men of color for life at UTC
The MOC Academy, created by Student Success Programs, is a new UTC program aimed at preparing first-year undergraduate men of color for a successful transition to college.
Another first for first-gen at UTC
In the last three years, UTC awarded more than 1,300 bachelor’s degrees to first-gen college students.
Sharing the flavors of the city’s Black community
Local food vendors offer a Taste of Black Chattanooga.
First Gen Week celebrates students’ unique life stories
First-generation students come from different backgrounds, countries, religions and ethnicities.