In a head-to-head battle, the UTC Mock Trial team beat Yale University, which won the National Championship last year.
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.
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.
Student heads to New Orleans as Scholar at national race and ethnicity conference
Selected as a scholar, Edwards will meet with administrators and student leaders from universities across the country to talk about racial and ethnic relations on college campuses and discuss new ways of providing opportunities for traditionally underrepresented populations in higher education.
SGA Outstanding Seniors for 2018 are honored
The Student Government Association’s Outstanding Seniors for 2018 were introduced in a Patten Chapel ceremony.
Mock Trial team heads to national championships
For the second year in a row, the UTC Mock Trial team has qualified for the national championships.
UTC students and faculty search for answers, make connections at ReSEARCH Dialogues
For two days in the spring, ideas are exchanged and connections are made between the community and more than 600 presenters, including UTC undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff.