Starting this semester, the UTC College of Business and the Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship will be offering Co.Starters, a nine-week class open to all members of the UTC campus community who are interested in starting their own business.
Presentation: “Human Pharmaceuticals in our Lakes and Rivers”
Dr. Sean Richards, professor of Biological and Environmental Sciences, will present “Human Pharmaceuticals in our Lakes and Rivers” on January 29, at 3 p.m. in the Raccoon Mountain Rooms of the UTC University Center. This presentation, sponsored by the UTC Chapter of Sigma Xi, is free and open to the public.
School of Nursing focuses on collaborative healthcare
While much of the nation argues about healthcare, the UTC School of Nursing (UTC SON) is making positive efforts to improve it with a collaborative, interprofessional environment, particularly in the delivery of care to older patients.
Professor’s article published in prestigious journal
Dr. Aaron Shaheen, literally “jumped for joy” upon receiving the news his article would be published in the prestigious academic journal of the Modern Language Association.
C-SPAN to carry two UTC interviews
Dr. David B. Sachsman, George R. West, Jr. Chair of Excellence in Communication and Public Affairs, and Professor of Communication, and Steven Cox, Team Lead of Special Collections and Archives, were recently interviewed as part of C-SPAN’s 2013 Cities Tour.
Consul-General of Japan in Nashville visits UTC
Motohiko Kato, Consul-General of Japan in Nashville, visited UTC recently and met with Chancellor Steve Angle. While he was in Chattanooga, Kato also met with Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke and Charles Wood, Vice President for Economic Development for the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. Kato was in the Scenic City to discuss education, Tennessee-Japan relations,…
Dr. Hugh Prevost and Dr. Verbie Prevost honored
Dr. Hugh Prevost and Dr. Verbie Prevost were recently honored as the 2013 Distinguished Alumnus and Alumna for the Department of English at Mississippi College. The two met at Mississippi College and were married in historic Provine Chapel on the Mississippi College campus in 1974.
Take Five Series to focus on Appalachian Literature
UTC’s popular Take Five literary series returns in 2014 with a focus on Appalachian Literature. This year’s series will take place Tuesday nights from January through April.
University celebrates the holidays with annual traditions
The University got into the holiday spirit this season by participating in community events and arranging on-campus celebrations.
BlueCross establishes Vicky B. Gregg Chair at UTC
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announces the establishment of the Vicky B. Gregg Chair of Gerontology in its School of Nursing. The Chair is funded by a $1.5 million gift from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation and honors the distinguished career of the organization’s retired chief executive officer.