Provost Jerald Ainsworth swam 2.4 miles in the Tennessee River, rode his bike 116 miles, and ran 26.2 miles in thirteen hours and four minutes in Ironman Chattanooga because he wanted to challenge himself and cross an item off his bucket list. “I’ve been involved in triathlons for over 25 years. I’ve done a lot…
UTC Graduate School Fair is October 7
Do you need to expand your career options? Looking to move up in your field or perhaps change fields altogether? A graduate degree from UTC might be your answer. The UTC Graduate School will hold a Graduate School Information Fair on Tuesday, October 7, 3:30-6:30 p.m in the Chattanooga Room of the UTC University Center.…
DNP student travels to Hong Kong for nursing research congress
For those who study health practices, it can be easy to lose sight of global health issues and focus on local concerns. Melissa Bogle, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student, had an eye opening experience when she attended the 25th annual Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society of Nursing Research Congress in Hong Kong in late summer 2014.
UTC Graduate School offers many advantages
Whether they are on the verge of finishing a baccalaureate degree or have been out of school for decades, students looking to broaden their horizons should consider a graduate degree at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
MOOC technology pilot program earns continued state investment
As an experienced online lecturer at UT Chattanooga and fan of technology, Tiffany Mitchell jumped at the chance to convert her online English rhetoric and composition course to Coursera, one of two national innovators in massive open online courses (MOOCs), being used in a pilot program throughout the University of Tennessee.
University hosts Sisters of the Academy Institute
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Office of Equity and Diversity partnered with Sisters of the Academy Institute (SOTA) to host a writing retreat for UTC faculty. At this retreat, participants had access to coaches and facilitators who provide advice and feedback on dissertations, manuscripts, reports or book chapters.
UTC celebrates commencement
UTC held commencement ceremonies for more than 1,100 graduates on May 3.
Register now for summer classes!
It’s time to register for summer school! Summer school is all about helping students register for the classes you need so you can graduate sooner. We have streamlined the schedule to include two six-week sessions and one 12-week session. Day and evening classes will be offered during all of the sessions. Summer class sessions begin May 14 and June 25.
Faculty retirees recognized
The UTC Faculty Senate and the entire campus community recognize the 2014 faculty retirees for their outstanding service to the University. This group was recently honored at a faculty dinner where Chancellor Steve Angle commended the group for serving with distinction and dedication and for touching the lives of countless students across all disciplines.
Prestigious Alpha Scholastic Honor Society holds induction ceremony
The Alpha Scholastic Honor Society, organized on the UTC campus in 1918 to recognize outstanding achievement, inducted Cedric Toliver from the Chattanooga community and these faculty and staff employees during the formal 2014 springtime ceremony: