Fifty Brainerd High School students showed Dr. Bradley Harris the power of “problem-based learning” (PBL) and are the inspiration behind a winning proposal for a UT System “Grand Challenges” grant. Harris, associate professor and head of the UTC Department of Chemical Engineering, is principal investigator for the proposal titled “Thermal runaway in EV batteries: A transformational PBL unit for high school chemistry.” Dr. Stephanie Philipp, assistant professor of education and director of the UTC STEM Education Program, is co-principal investigator.
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.
Service Awards recognizes 242 faculty and staff for their years at UTC
This year, 242 members of the UTC family were recognized for reaching important service milestones during the UTC Service Awards Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Wolford Family Athletic Center. The luncheon provides University administrators with a chance to express their appreciation for their employees’ dedicated service.
Happy 138th Anniversary! UTC Founder’s Week festivities to include grand opening of Wolford Center
Every September, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga commemorates its creation during Founder’s Week—a weeklong celebration of the first day in the University’s history. Founder’s Week 2024 is highlighted by the grand opening of the Wolford Family Athletic Center—the site of Chancellor Steven R. Angle’s annual State of the University address.
UTC faculty takes business skills to the Pacific Rim
This summer, a new wave of future global business leaders was guided by the expertise of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga faculty members who brought their teachings across the Pacific. Dr. David Witt, Dr. Damitha Bandara, Dr. Navid Aghakhani and Dr. John McKinney, all with the Gary W. Rollins College of Business; Dr. Jennifer Goodrich, an engineering management lecturer in the College of Engineering and Computer Science; and former UTC Marketing Lecturer Kennedy Horton traveled in teams of three—over two-week stretches—to teach business classes at Shanghai Normal University’s Tianhua College.
Residential learning communities provide paths to service and connection at UTC
This year celebrates the third anniversary of the Arts and Sciences Residential College, and students will not only focus on academic and social connections, but they’re also taking on a new initiative—community service.
Recognizing dedication: UTC to celebrate staff and faculty service milestones
Each year, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga honors staff and faculty who have reached significant service milestones. This year, 242 members of the UTC family will be recognized for reaching important service milestones during the UTC Service Awards Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 17—one of the highlights of Founder’s Week. The luncheon provides University administrators with a chance to express their appreciation for their employees’ dedicated service.
Operation Move In 2024: A new class of Mocs begin their college journey
A barrage of TVs, suitcases and plastic totes were moved into dorms across the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus on Thursday, Aug. 15, where new students began their academic careers living on campus.
The people of UTC: Get to know Sean O’Brien
Sean O’Brien was officially sworn in as the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga police chief this past May. As associate vice chancellor for public safety and chief of police, he is tasked with keeping everyone on campus safe.
UTC Police Department collecting electronics to support abuse victims
For the third consecutive year, the UTC Police Department has partnered with 911 Cell Phone Bank—a nationally recognized organization for its work with law enforcement and victim advocate groups—to provide a 100% free service to individuals and businesses to securely recycle electronic devices that are no longer needed or that have been left behind in lost-and-found or property-and-evidence rooms.