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From Office of Student Affairs The University has placed a student on interim suspension for failure to comply with the University’s COVID-19 health and safety directives. Specifically, the student failed to remain in an off-campus COVID-19 isolation site and came onto campus in violation of the University’s directives. This interim …

From University Communication and Marketing Faculty members:We have been made aware that UTC student members of a social organization on campus may have been exposed to COVID-19. The University is taking all necessary precautions that will protect the UTC community. The University Health Team and Contact Tracing Team are in …

By Haley Bartlett, CHATTANOOGA—  The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga cancels their in-person commencement of the Class of 2020 due to the growing pressures of the novel coronavirus.  Devin Hampton awaits the start of a graduation ceremony at Millburn High School in Millburn, N.J., Wednesday, July 8, 2020. This week …

By Haley Bartlett Chattanooga— There has been a recent surge in protests and proclamations against police brutality, hitting areas around the nation and even coming to the backdoors of Chattanoogans as the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students hold a protest against the police force on their  campus.  The death …

                                                        UTC Acceptance Reactions These Moments Last A Lifetime Chattanooga, Tennessee (mocsnews.com)-Being accepted into your college of choice is a priceless moment that will be remembered forever. Being accepted into the same university that people’s parents and often times, even grandparents attended is a moment that will last in …

From Yancy Freeman, Vice-Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Dear Campus Colleagues, After much thoughtful consideration, we have made the decision to move our summer transfer and freshman Orientation sessions to an online format. We are still hoping to offer some in-person programming in August prior to the start …

Chattanooga, Tenn. – As of Saturday, April 4, according to the Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee has had 3,321 cases of COVID-19 confirmed. That puts Tennessee 17th in the list of U.S. coronavirus cases by state. The total number of deaths has now reached 53, and the number of recovered patients reached 248. …

Chattanooga, Tenn – Students all across the country struggle with mental health issues on an everyday basis. I believe that there should be programs and organizations in schools that inform students and their families on how to recognize when someone is struggling with depression. Teenage girl who is overwhelmed with …

From Mocs News Staff Are you afraid you won’t make the grade? UTC officials announced a change in grading. Here’s what was announced. Sent on behalf of Provost Jerold Hale and Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Vice Chancellor Yancy Freeman: Satisfactory/No Credit Grading Many students are concerned that disruptions due …

We are writing regarding the rescheduling of the Spring 2020 commencement ceremonies.  Pending CDC and COVID-19 developments, the new commencement dates will be: August 7, 2020 (Friday):         Graduate Student Commencement                                                       2:30 p.m. ET ceremony for all colleges August 8, 2020 (Saturday):    Undergraduate Student Commencement                                                       9:00 a.m. ET College …