In an effort to increase retention and graduation rates of African American males enrolled at UTC, campus Student Support Services (SSS) began a multi-year initiative called BMOCS (Black Males on Campus). The group of young men, which has been meeting regularly since 2010, recently held its first annual BMOCS Brotherhood conference, “Breaking the Cycle,” to…
Campus police selects new lieutenant
Campus Police Chief Robert Ratchford recently announced the promotion of Officer John Boe to the position of Lieutenant in the Patrol Operations division of the department.
Campus master planning needs your input
UTC’s master plan consultants presented three diverse concepts for future campus development at sessions held November 2-3. We welcome your thoughts and comments on what you like about each of these concepts. Locations are shown for future housing (shown in yellow), academic & study space (red and blue), student support space (orange), green space/recreation/athletics (green)…
Panelists to explore the science of September 11
What is the forensic science of investigating a disaster? Why did the World Trade twin towers collapse? These are just a few of the questions to be answered during the film screening and panel discussion of the “The Science of 9/11” on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the UTC University Center Auditorium. This…
Photographs from distinguished alumnus on display
See the University through the eyes of Distinguished Alumnus and renowned professional photographer Robin Hood this fall! Selected images by Hood will be on display from October 24 to November 22, 2011 on the ground and upper floors of the Atrium Gallery in the University Center.
College of Business hosts entrepreneurial forum
For Jim Kennedy III, building the Kenco Group, a third-party logistics provider located in Chattanooga, from a small organization of a few dozen people to one that employs thousands was no easy task, but he’ll be the first to admit that serendipity did play a part.
Percussion ensemble to present annual Beat Hunger concert
The UTC Percussion Ensemble returns with their annual “Beat Hunger” concert this semester on Sunday, November 20, and Monday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Roland Hayes Concert Hall in the UTC Fine Arts Center. The group is directed by Dr. Monte Coulter, Director of Percussion Studies.
Carbonell stresses cooperation, civility in regional land planning
As Chattanooga grapples with the question on how to use land effectively for its growing population, Armando Carbonell, Chairman of the Department of Planning and Urban Form at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, stresses the importance of collaboration in the regional land planning process.
Spring registration begins
Leaves may be just beginning to fall from their trees, but the University is looking forward to spring registration.
Community invited to University master plan meeting
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites the public to a community forum on Wednesday, November 2, from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Bessie Smith Hall to participate in developing a new campus master plan. By fall 2012, a sustainable campus master plan will be crafted by integrating changes to UTC buildings, open space,…