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There\u2019s no getting around it: Spring Semester 2020 has been a tough one for students, faculty and staff at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. But even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, no one stopped; no one quit trying.<\/p>\n

Although courses were moved online, students continued to work hard and do their best. The Dean\u2019s Lists for each college prove that:<\/p>\n

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College of Arts and Sciences<\/h3>\n

https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/college-arts-sciences\/deans-list.php<\/a><\/p>\n

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College of Engineering and Computer Science<\/h3>\n

https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/engineering-computer-science\/2020\/05\/12\/deans-list-for-spring-2020\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Gary W. Rollins College of Business<\/h3>\n

https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/college-business\/about\/deans-list.php<\/a><\/p>\n

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College of Health, Education and Professional Studies<\/h3>\n

https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/college-health-education-professional-studies\/deans-list.php<\/a><\/p>\n

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