Founders Hall is under construction in a attempt to make the building more accessible and modern. Construction workers are building an elevatorin the historic building, along with a new path from Oak Street to comply for accessibly. The project started last Fall, and while the recent snowfall put a slight …
Read More »Bill Haslam Unveils Opioid Plan
This week, Governor Bill Haslam rolled out his plan to fight the opioid epidemic in Tennessee. The proposed plan would cost $30 million and calls for new limits on painkillers, more educational outreach to students, and boosting availability of addiction treatments.
Read More »JCPenney Helps Students With “Suit-Up” Event
JCPenney and UTC teamed up for an event to help college student stand out and look good doing it. The event helped UTC undergraduate and graduate students purchase career apparel at a deeply discounted prices. JCPenney closed their store to the public so that students could shop until they drop. …
Read More »South African City Running Out of Water
A city in South Africa is set to run out of water. Cape Town, South Africa will reach “day zero” where the water sources in the city will reach their end. Originally, the date for the water supply to end was April 22; however it was recently moved to the …
Read More »Pizza Hut Challenges NFL Record On Super Bowl LII
With the Super Bowl right around the corner, Pizza Hut has challenged an NFL record. This week Pizza Hut has promised America free pizza if the record for the fastest touchdown is broken. All you need to do to win a free medium two-topping pizza is a smartphone. To participate …
Read More »Roland Martin On the Current Political Climate
A renowned journalist came to the UTC Campus and he was brutally honest about the current political climate. Roland Martin was the invited guest for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration luncheon. Martin has served as a political analyst for CNN and has covered presidents from Bill Clinton to …
Read More »This Flu Season Could Be Worst One Yet
Cooler temperatures are here to stay, but because of the cold weather, flu season has started early, and medical experts are afraid this could be the worst one yet. In the latest report from the CDC, the graphic shows that the flu has already spread across the United States, with …
Read More »Yakuza Boss Arrested After Tattoo Goes Viral
After a tattoo went viral on Facebook, Thailand police arrested a Japanese Yakuza boss after being on the run for 15 years. Shigeharu Shirai is accused of murdering a gang rival in 2003. When pictures of Shirai went viral, they caught the attention of the Japanese police who requested his …
Read More »California Suffers From Deadly Mudslide; Eight Still Missing
California suffered from a mudslide January 8th. At least 17 are dead, eight missing, and hundreds are trapped within their Santa Barbara County homes. Run off from heavy rain within the county has caused mudslides to sweep away hundreds of homes. The area has been effected by the wildfires last …
Read More »Reminder: Add or Drop Classes For Spring 2018 Semester
Syllabus week is coming to an end. Fortunately, there is still time to add or drop classes. If you are looking to add a course to your schedule, be sure to register before January 14. If you realized that a course is not for you, then the last day to …
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