Lavender Graduation is a ceremony that specifically includes all LGBTQ+ students and parents to come and attend their child’s graduation. Lauren Ouwerkerk, the assistant director for the Center for Women and Gender Equity, shared some words about the event. “I participated in Lavender Graduation when I graduated. The other assistant …
Read More »I Will Nominations Now Open
The I Will nominations are now open for women students in the UTC community who show exemplary leadership skills by incorporating social justice and gender equality. The deadline is March 5 and award recipients will be invited to the Blue and Gold award reception on April 18 to receive a …
Read More »Update: Suspect in Custody for Hamilton Place Incident
UPDATE: Chattanooga police say they now have David Ballard in custody. UPDATE: Chattanooga police name the suspect wanted for Saturday’s incident at Hamilton Place. Police say David Ballard is wanted on a charge of aggravated riot. He’s also wanted for felony reckless endangerment, alteration of a firearm and unlawful possession of …
Read More »Open House at the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Local high students get “hands on” experience about the College of Engineering and Computer Science. See what they experienced.
Read More »Charge Against Cantrell Dismissed
By Shayne Perry A public indeceny charge against former UTC spokesperson Chuck Cantrell ends in a guilty plea. Cantrell appeared in Hamilton County Sessions Court on Tuesday February 22nd. Judge Lila Statom asked Cantrell how he wanted to plead. Cantrell nodded and Judge Statom said the word “Guilty”. Cantrell was …
Read More »International Student Services Host Tea Time March 8
If you want to channel your inner Mad Hatter, you are in luck. International Student Services hosts Tea Time twice a month for any student in Hooper Hall. The event runs from 3:15-4:15 P.M. in room 206. It is a relaxed event where UTC students can get to know their …
Read More »Man Arrested For Vandalizing and Stealing From DRC
UTC Police say a man vandalized and stole items from a testing area on campus. The incident happened last Friday at the DRC Testing Lab located in the first floor of Frist Hall. The police report says 23-year-old Geoffrey McGowen raised suspicion when he tried to walk out of the …
Read More »“Whose Streets?” Documentary Shows On UTC Campus
Injustice, protests, and questions. A documentary debuted as a part of Black History Month at UTC. Whose Streets? is the story about some of the protests in response to the police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014. One of the documentary producers, Sabaah Folayan was on hand …
Read More »Police Investigate Dorm Burglary
UTC Police are investigating a report of a burglary at Johnson/Obear Apartments. The burglary is reported to have occurred on February 15, 2018, about 10:30 p.m. An unknown suspect entered an unlocked apartment and stole two gaming consoles. The investigation is ongoing at this time. Please contact the UTC PD …
Read More »Update: Black History Month Signs Defaced
We have new information on the defaced Black History Month signs from last week. The police report on the incident states that an unidentified worker from the Bursar’s Office discovered the two signs near Heritage Plaza on the morning on February 8th. A UTC housing employee pulled up the signs …
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