Rebecca Nix is a geology major with a concentration in geospatial science. The Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, native spent her summer in Cocodrie, Louisiana, forecasting the effects of increased salinity and edge erosion on soil organic carbon stability in a mangrove encroachment front.
Research on the road: A conversation with REU student Fabion Walden
Senior Fabion Walden is a computer science major with a concentration in cybersecurity in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. This summer, he participated in the Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Software Engineering Program at the Carnegie Mellon University CyLab.
“Bridge Over Troubled Water”: Trembling Troubadours bring Parkinson’s awareness to UTC
From The Beatles to Simon and Garfunkel, the Trembling Troubadours returned to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a performance that showcased their voices and raised awareness about Parkinson’s disease.
‘Pura vida’: UTC students embrace the ‘pure life’ in Costa Rica
From visiting the hot springs of an active volcano to playing with monkeys on the beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park, 22 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students studying Spanish explored Costa Rica this summer while studying abroad.
Honors student’s journey from Ukraine to UTC fuels passion for policy
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga senior Sofiia Skrypkar wants to make a difference, and this summer had the opportunity to attend the University of Texas at Austin’s Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs Public Service Weekend.
Prospective Mocs flock to first Power C Tour stop
With the help of hands-on demonstrations, one-on-one conversations and surprise scholarships, high school students got a closer look at campus life at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, UTC kicked off its annual Power C Tour with a visit to the Nashville area, giving local students the opportunity to discover if UTC is their next home.
Four UTC students experience India’s history and humanity during overseas excursion
A three-week study abroad trip to India gave four University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students the chance to experience the country’s rich culture, vast population and unique challenges firsthand.
Students discover a universe of possibilities at Clarence T. Jones Observatory
As students stepped onto campus for the first time or returned to the familiar surroundings of life on campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offered a chance to explore the night sky at the Clarence T. Jones Observatory.
Honors College students explore Chattanooga during City as Text
On Aug. 14, approximately 140 incoming UTC Honors College students in the Brock Scholars and Innovations in Honors programs were divided into groups of four to five and tasked with exploring local historic neighborhoods. The students were encouraged to walk through a neighborhood or area to gain a better understanding of their community.
Traditions, telescopes and tea: Welcome Week 2025 offers something for everyone
UTC’s annual back-to-school tradition, Welcome Week, is just around the corner to greet new and returning students. This year’s events take place from Sunday, Aug. 17, through Saturday, Aug. 23, and begin with the iconic Oak Street Roast, a longstanding hallmark of campus life at UTC.