Education

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News and Updates

RAIL Assists Schools

UTC’s RAIL System gives rural districts free access to student assessment tools, saving $22,000 and strengthening developmental, learning and behavioral evaluations.

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Ask, Observe, Connect

Gillian Morton developed a passion for research while studying at UT Chattanooga.

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News and Updates

Biologists Recognized for Aquatic Research

Two UTC biology, geology and environmental science faculty members were recognized for outstanding research in aquatic ecosystems.

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News and Updates

MobileMOC Launches

UTC is expanding its reach by partnering with the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability (SETAAAD) to bring evidence-based programs to senior centers in Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea and Sequatchie counties.

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Young Entrepreneurs

These determined UT student entrepreneurs turned ideas into businesses, from startups to studios, proving ambition and creativity can spark success at any stage.

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Envision Success for Entrepreneurs

The Urban Vision Initiative connects entrepreneurs from underserved communities with UTC student consultants to drive economic success.

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Grand Challenges

Changing Futures in Rural Schools

Amanda Hardin will never forget the high school student sitting across from her. For years the student struggled—exhausted from trying to fit in, constantly feeling like something was wrong with her.

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News and Updates

Expanding Business

UT Chattanooga officials broke ground on an 81,000-square-foot expansion to the Gary W. Rollins College of Business Fletcher Hall in March.

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Advocate for Change

UT Chattanooga senior Mateo Jimenez discovered his passion during community service work outside of UTC: broadband access for underserved communities.

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News and Updates

McKnight Honored at White House Event

UTC Center for Wellbeing Director Megan McKnight, along with nearly 250 others, was honored at the White House for efforts to prevent drug overdoses.

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Alumni Association

UTAA Recognizes Outstanding Faculty

Each year, the UT Alumni Association recognizes outstanding faculty and staff for their work in three categories.

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News and Updates

UTC’s Roundhouse Rocked Commencement

For the first time since 2019, commencement ceremonies at UT Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena were held without restraints.

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University High

University High, headquartered at UTC, offers Hamilton Country students enrollment in college-level courses taught by UTC faculty and directly supported by high school courses taught by HCS teachers.

Conceptual rendering of the Dorothy and Jim Kennedy Health Sciences Building, the future home of the UTC School of Nursing.
News and Updates

UTC School of Nursing Celebrates $8 Million Gift

UT Chattanooga received an $8 million gift from the Kennedy Foundation to name the UTC School of Nursing the Dorothy and Jim Kennedy Health Sciences Building.

UT President Randy Boyd reads You Can't Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime to children during a Money Week class about financial literacy. Photo By Sam Thomas
From the President

UT Tackles Challenges

The UT System, with its statewide presence, people, expertise, resources and influence, is uniquely positioned to tackle grand challenges.

Laurie Allen is the executive director, professor of practice and Lyndhurst Chair of Excellence in the Arts- Based Collaborative Department at UT Chattanooga.
The Last Word

More Than an Arts Career

UT Chattanooga’s Arts-Based Collaborative works to incorporate the arts into children’s learning.

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News and Updates

UTC Hires Diversity and Engagement Vice Chancellor

Stacy Goodwin Lightfoot has been appointed as the first vice chancellor for diversity and engagement at UTC.

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The Last Word

Diversity: A Good Start, Not the Finish Line

Robert Fisher considers an Alexander Hamilton quote as a reminder of a specific duty institutions owe to the people they serve.

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Award Winner

Nationally recognized teacher Katie Picciuto praises her UTC career preparation.

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From Strength to Strength

UT System hosts teacher preparation convening.

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“A-ha!”

The classroom experience is eye opening for future teachers.

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News and Updates

UTC Chancellor Notes 50-Year Milestone With UT System

Chancellor Steve Angle celebrated the university's anniversaries, achievements and success before a standing-room only crowd in September.

Glenn Draper in his office with memories of his career as a choral director in 2016.
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The Family Business

Glenn Draper didn’t just train singers, he built a legacy.

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