UTC University Honors (UHON) students spread holiday cheer to Bridge Refugee Services by presenting the non-profit organization with a check for $4,500, proceeds from a UHON Date Auction event and winnings from a social media competition.
Graduate psychology student wins state award
When UTC graduate student Kimberly S. Fasczewski earned first place for her research poster presentation at the 2011 Tennessee Psychological Association (TPA) Annual Convention, she received $100 and a surprising offer to meet Lance Armstrong.
Robin Hood presents UTC commemorative book
The Pulitzer winning photographer who captured campus images in a new history book has great memories of his days as a student at the University in the 1960s. Robin Hood described himself as fun loving and a member of a fraternity, while at the same time seriously pursuing his art degree.
University sponsors campus sustainability garden
The UTC Environmental Task Force recently approved funding for a Sustainability Garden Program. Beginning in spring 2012, twelve multidisciplinary students will be selected to sustain two 4-foot by 24-foot raised bed vegetable gardens as well as attend workshops offered by local organic farmers and local food leaders.
Students partner with local school children to create streetscape art project
A railroad crossing on Martin Luther King Boulevard will get a facelift thanks to students from Brown Academy and UTC. Student mentors from the UTC P.A.W.S. (Postsecondary Awareness With Success) program recently assisted fourth and fifth grade students from Brown Academy in creating banners to hang on the railroad crossing.
Student drives movement to end sexual assault on college campuses
She hasn’t protested in Tahrir Square to topple a government nor has she occupied the front lawn of the Hamilton County Courthouse. But Bergen Baucom is quickly becoming the face and voice for an important movement: to end sexual assault on college campuses and in our communities.
Gift idea: new commemorative book about UTC
The perfect holiday gift for alumni or friends of UTC is available for purchase on Tuesday, November 29th. Distinguished Alumnus and Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Robin Hood will sign copies of a new commemorative book, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga: A 125 Year Tradition from 3-5 p.m. at the UTC Bookstore, located on the second…
Nursing students support food drive
A special group of nursing students gave thanks a little early this year and volunteered to staff the annual turkey drive in support of the Chattanooga Community Kitchen.
University honors African American alumni
As part of UTC’s 125th anniversary and UT’s 50th anniversary of desegregation, UTC recognized several individuals for their achievements and contributions to community and society at the UTC African American Alumni Achievement Dinner held in the Bessie Smith Hall.
End of the semester wrap-up
Don’t go on winter break just yet! As the end of fall semester quickly approaches, make sure to prepare for final exams and the upcoming spring semester.