Throughout their teaching journeys, Edwin and Krysta Murillo have lived by a Mark Twain quote: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.”
All roads lead here: Power C Tour offers prospective students glimpse into life at UTC
The third annual Power C Tour—with stops in Memphis (Thursday, Oct. 3), Knoxville (Wednesday, Oct. 23), Nashville (Monday, Oct. 28) and Chattanooga (Wednesday, Nov. 13)—gives local high school students, transfers, graduate students and their families a feel for UTC.
UTC raises Mocs Give Day goal to $2 million from 2,000 donors
In its fifth year, Mocs Give Day, a one-day digital forward fundraising campaign for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The goal is to raise $2 million from 2,000 donors.
Modification to UTC campus operations and weather advisory for Thursday (Sept. 26) and Friday (Sept. 27)
Modification to UTC campus operations and weather advisory for Thursday, Sept. 26, and Friday, Sept. 27.
UTC sophomore Kynedi Jennings awarded $10,000 BlueCross Power of We Health Equity Scholarship
Kynedi Jennings, a sophomore nursing major at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, was one of six Tennessee college students selected as recipients of the 2024 BlueCross Power of We Health Equity Scholarship, funded by the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation.
Bridging cultures and disciplines: Hassan Afzal’s unique journey from Bangladesh to UTC
Dr. Hassan Afzal’s path to UTC is anything but typical, with an academic background as varied as it is impressive. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering from American International University-Bangladesh, two master’s degrees—in IT and business—from the University of Dhaka, an MBA from Idaho State University and a Ph.D. from Kent State University in Ohio.
College Quest: UTC to host event for high school students interested in health care, STEM and computer science careers
The College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Computer Science are teaming up to offer high school juniors and seniors—and their families—an immersive campus experience tailored to students interested in pursuing professional careers in health care, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and computer science. College Quest, taking place from 12:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 (during Hamilton County Schools’ fall break), offers prospective students a unique opportunity to explore their specific academic and professional interests far beyond the traditional campus tour—including visits to lab spaces.
The people of UTC: Get to know Trey Straussberger
Dr. Trey Straussberger answered some questions to explain how he can help students accomplish their college dreams.
Service in action: UTC community unites for United Way’s Day of Caring
Groups of UTC volunteers went to six Hamilton County locations as part of United Way of Greater Chattanooga’s Day of Caring.
Sociologist examines social class disparities in Alzheimer’s care
Dr. Zack Simoni’s recent research paper, “Social class and informal caregiving for family members with Alzheimer’s disease: the role of economic capital, cultural health capital, and social capital,” has been accepted for publication in Sociological Spectrum—the official journal of the Mid-South Sociological Association. The article delves into the disparities between wealthier and less affluent caregivers, highlighting the significant role that economic resources and social networks play in managing the burdens of caregiving.