Last summer, two University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students—Grace Allen and Stephen Scott— traveled abroad for the first time. It wasn’t a vacation, though. The pair spent two weeks in Thuringia, Germany, participating in a workshop with students from around the world at Mittelbau-Dora—a concentration camp that saw tens of thousands of enslaved inmates during World War II.
Building a future from hospitality to high tech at UTC
A December 2024 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology in Cybersecurity program (BAS-IT CyS), Cecily Holland’s transition from restaurants to IT shows what’s possible with persistence and adaptability.
Flexing their knowledge, UTC physical therapy student group wins national competition
Third-year UTC DPT students Lauren Clark, Jaimin Rasmussen, Candace Ricketts and Rebecca Sullivan—all set to graduate in May—defeated student teams from some of the nation’s top-ranked DPT programs in winning the APTA Combined Sections Meeting Knowledge Bowl in Houston.
Expansion of UTC’s Gary W. Rollins College of Business breaks ground
The current home of the Gary W. Rollins College of Business broke ground on an 81,000-square-foot expansion to Fletcher Hall on Monday, March 3. Located at the corner of McCallie Avenue and Douglas Street, the four-story addition will complement the existing building by connecting all four stories, expanding on the north side of the building facing away from McCallie Avenue.
Surprise gift hits the right note for recent UTC graduate
A heartwarming surprise awaited UTC alum Lauren Cardenas when she walked into her DuPont Elementary School music room on Friday, Feb. 28. Members of UTC’s Music Educators Social Society student organization, accompanied by the group’s faculty advisor—Associate Professor Ali Allerton—had come to DuPont to present her with more than $1,000 raised to support her classroom. The visit, staged under the pretense of observing her in the school, left Cardenas both shocked and overjoyed as she accepted the generous gift.
Paws and effect: UTC mechatronics team training robot dogs to move like canines
On a recent Friday morning, two robot dogs—Spot and Goddard—roamed across the Chamberlain Field grass as UTC Associate Professor of Mechatronics Gokhan Erdemir and two student researchers captured movement data. Their goal? Refining an artificial intelligence-driven control system to make the robots’ motions more closely resemble those of real dogs.
A look behind the lens: Photo Night brings professional photojournalists to UTC
From 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, the campus community and the public are invited to attend a discussion and Q&A session between four photojournalists. As founder and leader of Photo Night, photojournalist and Associate Lecturer Billy Weeks gives each professional the chance to showcase their work and share their experiences with the audience.
Women’s History Month at UTC: A time for recognizing and celebrating women
To honor the sacrifices and changes women have set forth in history, the Center for Women and Gender Equity (WaGE) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga celebrates Women’s History Month throughout March.
Running on research: How UTC’s marathon project is shaping Chattanooga’s running community
As the sun set at the end of a snowy Wednesday, a group of runners made their way around the track at Girls Preparatory School. The group, made up of mostly UTC students along with a few faculty members and local residents, was part of the “Chattanooga Marathon Project” research initiative.
UT Leadership Institute comes to Chattanooga
The UT Leadership Institute recognizes and trains leaders within the UT System to develop their skills and understanding of leadership’s role in higher education. Approximately 50 participants from UT institutions and administrative units are invited to attend.