When the phrase “historic preservation” comes up, an image of old buildings often pops into mind. But historic preservation is more than protecting, repairing and saving buildings, said Dana Moody, professor in the Department of Interior Architecture and Design at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. “It’s not just about chaining yourself to a building,”…
UTC Teaching and Learning Institute kicks off at Tyner Academy
For first time since 2020, the Future Ready program is in-person at Tyner Academy.
Skills for thrills: World champion climbers teach at UTC
From the pages of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Magazine: With their expertise and the innate exhilaration that comes with the very idea of rock climbing, it’s no wonder people are drawn to Wills Young and Lisa Rands.
Eye opener: Gary Wilkerson’s sports injury research expands into virtual reality
A collaboration that Gary Wilkerson has been a research partner in for the last year is going next level. Wilkerson and the Boston-based REACT Neuro group are using virtual reality technology to test response efficiency.
Open house to bring together advocates for aging adults with religious leaders seeking to assist those adults
The come-and-go open house will feature presentations, information booths from support organizations and light refreshments. It takes place 2-6 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Camp House, 806 E. 12th St. Brief formal presentations will be held at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Minority Health Fair brings community to UTC campus
On Aug. 6, the 21st annual Hamilton County Minority Health Fair—known as the area’s largest health fair event—took place at the UTC University Center.
Optimizing opportunities: Liz Hathaway motivated to mentor ‘Westies’ of West Campus
Liz Hathaway, a UC Foundation assistant professor of kinesiology who joined UTC in 2016, assumes the West Campus faculty in residence post as the fall semester begins.
Teaching prospective teachers how to teach
The UTC Governor’s School for Prospective Teachers program aims to enhance students’ perspectives on the exciting challenges of teaching. The dual-enrolled rising 11th- and 12th-grade students from across the state spent most of June on campus.
Tropical trope: UTC MPH students bring public health conversation to Bahamas island
A travel abroad experience brought students in the Master of Public Health program to tiny San Salvador Island.
Animal house: UTC students conduct research for Chattanooga Zoo
UTC Sport, Outdoor Recreation and Tourism majors Luke Beaty, Tyler Fly, Annaka Hall, Austin Hamblin and Shelby Rector are working on a zoo funded-project entitled “Chattanooga Zoo Impact Analysis.”