The Price is right: UTC alum recognized as 'Extraordinary Educator'

Amanda Price, a third-grade teacher at Taylor Elementary School in Cleveland, Tennessee, and a 2012 alumna of the UTC School of Education, was one of 30 national selections—and the only one from Tennessee—selected as Extraordinary Educators by Curriculum Associates. Continue Reading

A Taste of UTC: Black History Month events kick off with pep rally, music and food

The UTC Black History Month kickoff event and Taste of Black Chattanooga took place Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the University Center Chattanooga Room. Continue Reading

Endless enthusiasm: Chris Frishcosy brings energy to engineering students

Due in part to his teaching style and rapport with students, UTC’s Christopher Frishcosy has been nominated for the 2023 Young Engineer of the Year award from the Chattanooga chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Continue Reading

State commissioner visits UTC to advocate for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Brad Turner visited the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Tuesday, Jan. 31, to discuss expanding opportunities for students with disabilities and to bring awareness to career paths in early intervention, child and family studies and social work. Continue Reading

Magical medicine: UTC professor explores palm and face reading as diagnostic tools in Middle Ages

Palm and face reading were tools used by physicians in the Middle Ages, “a way for physicians to understand on the outside of the body what is happening on the inside of the body,” said Dr. Kira Robison, associate professor of history at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Continue Reading

StoryCorps One Small Step takes one giant step

During the spring 2023 semester, students in Will Davis’ Honors College seminar will be involved in every aspect of editing, packaging, promoting and sharing a multi-episode serial podcast based on the Chattanooga “One Small Step” conversations. Continue Reading

UTC Advisory Board meets on Monday, Feb. 6

The Advisory Board for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will meet on Monday, Feb. 6, in Room 102 of the Mapp Building on campus. The meeting begins at 1 p.m. EST. Continue Reading

Music, life and legacy of Roland Hayes to be featured at UTC’s Roland Hayes Concert Hall

Jackson Caesar will perform music by Roland Hayes in the style of Hayes in “Spirituals: Celebrating the Music, Life and Legacy of Roland Hayes” at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, in the UTC Fine Arts Center’s Roland Hayes Concert Hall. Continue Reading

UTC to celebrate ‘Black Renaissance’ during Black History Month

Every February, the achievements and history of African Americans are recognized and commemorated as part of Black History Month. UTC’s celebration will begin with a kickoff celebration on Feb. 1. Continue Reading