UTC students enrolled in Dr. Andrew Bailey’s Outdoor Leadership course build a treehouse, teepee, trails, tunnels and more for Red Bank Elementary School.
Student, mom, graduate: Balancing it all
When Nicole Smith crossed the stage at commencement in May, there was an extra special person cheering her on: her daughter, Brenleigh.
UTC faculty receive almost $600,000 in grants and contracts
For February and March, UTC faculty received almost $600,000 in grant funds and contracts.
Industrial-Organizational master’s program ranks as one of nation’s best
UTC’s industrial-organizational psychology master’s has been rising since its inception in 1975, but it recently hit the stratosphere. In three separate ranking studies of American and Canadian graduate programs, UTC ranked in the Top 10 in eight out of nine categories, hitting No. 1 or No. 2 in three.
Bridge to Rising Rock
Communication students tell the untold stories of Chattanooga with Rising Rock.
Donated wetlands are a chance for students to get their hands dirty — and soaked
A 17-acre wetlands donated to UTC about two years ago is now an outdoor laboratory for students. But first on the agenda is trash pickup and, so far, about two tons have been hauled out, including TVs, tires, car parts and lots of plastic and glass bottles.
Commencement ceremonies May 4 & 5
It’s time to celebrate UTC’s class of 2018!
No more ick: Students learn the ways of the fish in ichthyology class
Dr. Mark Schorr teaches an ichthyology course each spring, combining classroom lectures with two visits to the Tennessee River so students can “dive” into their studies.
Colleges and Departments giving out end-of-year awards
As the academic year ends, many colleges and departments are giving out their 2017-18 awards.
Intentional Observation: Ecology and Art classes collaborate, compare research
This spring, Astri Snodgrass, painting and drawing lecturer, and Dr. DeAnna Beasley, assistant professor of biology, geology, and environmental science, are teaming up to teach their students about intentional observation—the practice of slowing down and taking the time to examine their environment.









