Dr. Irina Khmelko, a UC Foundation Professor in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Political Science and Public Service, spent time this summer in Seoul meeting with the speaker, members of Parliament and policy experts to discuss legislative studies.
‘Pura vida’: UTC students embrace the ‘pure life’ in Costa Rica
From visiting the hot springs of an active volcano to playing with monkeys on the beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park, 22 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students studying Spanish explored Costa Rica this summer while studying abroad.
Honors student’s journey from Ukraine to UTC fuels passion for policy
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga senior Sofiia Skrypkar wants to make a difference, and this summer had the opportunity to attend the University of Texas at Austin’s Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs Public Service Weekend.
A new chapter: Students launch Lambda Theta Alpha, UTC’s newest sorority
UTC’s Eta Kappa Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha didn’t appear overnight. It took more than a year of meetings, fundraising and paperwork for the eight founding members to officially bring the sorority to campus.
The history behind the photos: A look back at UTC’s ever-changing campus
Since its inception, the UTC campus has undergone dramatic transformations in its almost 140-year legacy. After many renovations across the decades, much of its grounds remain unrecognizable from its humble founding.
Skip the fee: Free App Week at UTC is Sept. 15-20
Applying to college can add up quickly, but UTC is offering prospective students a chance to save money during Free Application Week, taking place Sept. 15-20. During Free App Week, the University will waive its standard $30 undergraduate application fee for all applicants who use the code FREEAPP26 in the UTC application portal at utc.edu/apply.
Chattanooga Autism Center offers internship and volunteer opportunities for UTC students
The Chattanooga Autism Center keeps a close connection with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, offering internship and volunteer opportunities for students from a variety of degree programs.
UTC junior Vinny Nguyen awarded Boren Scholarship to study in Vietnam
UTC’s Vinny Nguyen, a junior double majoring in political science: international/comparative studies and economics: international public policy, with a minor in Asian studies, was selected to receive the Boren Scholarship to study in Vietnam.
Honors College students explore Chattanooga during City as Text
On Aug. 14, approximately 140 incoming UTC Honors College students in the Brock Scholars and Innovations in Honors programs were divided into groups of four to five and tasked with exploring local historic neighborhoods. The students were encouraged to walk through a neighborhood or area to gain a better understanding of their community.
‘Our Parks, Our People’: Three UTC students document the people behind Hamilton County parks
Hamilton County is home to numerous parks, trails, playgrounds, ball fields, dog parks and greenways. Many residents enjoy these spaces but may not think twice about who maintains them. This summer, three students from UTC set out to change that, using their internships with Hamilton County Parks and Recreation to document the people behind the scenes who keep it all running.