UTC music professor Jooyong Ahn will go to great lengths to honor a late friend. Ahn went all the way to South Korea to premiere a new piece composed in remembrance of Vakhtang Jordania, a former conductor of Chattanooga Symphony.
Professors study effects of helicopter parenting
As college students leave fall semester in the rear view mirror, spring semester sparkles with the excitement of new classes and experiences. But students whose parents have a difficult time cutting ties may face an unexpected burden.
University to host clarinet festival
UTC’s Department of Music will present the first River City Clarinet Winter Festival, co-hosted by the Chattanooga Clarinet Choir on Saturday, January 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the UTC Fine Arts Center.
Athletics department releases updated Mocs license plate
It’s a new year! Out with old and in with the new as the UTC Athletics Department introduces an updated license plate for Tennessee residents.
Professor chairs presidential committee on health and fitness
In an effort to help Americans improve their physical activity and nutrition habits, President Barack Obama initiated The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition (PCFSN). To assist with the task of promoting good health and fitness, Dr. Gregory Heath, UTC Guerry Professor of Health and Human Performance and Assistant Provost for Research and Engagement,…
Dr. Pam Ross, chemistry alumna, speaks with students
Dr. Pam Ross, M.D., UTC alumna and Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Virginia Health System, recently attended a breakfast with UTC chemistry majors to discuss the medical school application process and respond to questions about emergency medicine.
Physical therapy program secures 100% pass rate on national exam
The University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program (DPT) continues to gain recognition as graduating students have a 100% pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
UTC earns SACS accreditation for next decade
In spring semester 2011, years of preparation and hard work culminated in the 10-year review and site visit to UTC from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). This reaffirmation process is a milestone for every college and university in the southern region. UTC was reviewed for its academic and fiscal health, vitality, and…
Campus construction update
It’s taking shape—the new UTC Library is rising skyward, forming “information commons” on the third floor, the circulation desk and new books on the main floor, and the stacks and collections below. During the construction process, the University continues to strive for gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED certification, an internationally-recognized green…
UTC celebrates the holidays
The University got into the holiday spirit this season by participating in community events and arranging on-campus celebrations. Chancellor Roger Brown and his wife, Dr. Carolyn Thompson hosted the annual Holiday Open House in late November. Faculty, staff, and students enjoyed treats ranging from hot chocolate to cookies to sliced ham and listened to Christmas…