(CHATTANOOGA mocsnews.com) It is very common to see construction on campus, espically during the beginning of a spring or fall semester but is that construction beneficial for the campus? The latest renovation done on campus was the conversion of Lupton Library into Lupton Hall. It was torn down from a …
Read More »President Biden Signs $1.9 Trillion Relief Bill
Chattanooga, Tenn – President Biden signed off on his first COVID-19 stimulus package in March. The $1.9 trillion package sent out direct payments of $1,400 to millions of Americans, extended unemployment benefits and provided nearly $20 billion for the production and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. “This historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country… …
Read More »Questions Arise for Spring Graduation at UTC
By JOSEPH CHAMBERS CHATTANOOGA, TENN (mocsnews.com) — With COVID-19 still affecting our day-to-day lives and changing our plans for health and safety reasons what does a spring graduation ceremony look like for the class of 2021 at UTC. Graduation is a monumental moment for students of all stages, graduation symbolizes …
Read More »A Year Later: UTC’s Response to Gunman Scare
CHATTANOOGA, TENN (mocsnews.com) – A little over a year ago, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga officials alerted students and faculty that there was a man with a tactical vest and rifle on campus. “I never thought it would happen at UTC, and even though it was just a scare, …
Read More »Fractured Lessons: How UTC Students and Professors Manage Online Learning
Chattanooga, Tenn Mocsnews.com (AP) – The past month has served as a catalyst for change for many. COVID-19 cases all across the globe have risen to a level that we cannot ignore, and efforts to curb the virus have disrupted the lives of many. Many employees find themselves working from …
Read More »Many College Students Are Not Eligible for Government Stimulus Checks
By. Jacqueline Hood April 6,2020 Chattanooga, Tenn. (mocsnews.com) — To help stop a large drop in the economy, the U.S. government is preparing to send out direct payment stimulus checks to help individuals across the country maintain financial stability amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Urban Institute and Brookings Institution’s Tax …
Read More »COVID-19 Update; UTC Suspends Face-to-Face Instruction through Spring Semester
"Given the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the U-S, it is clear we need to move to suspend face-to-face instruction for the remainder of the Spring Semester."
Read More »Police Investigate Attempted Robbery
From University Communications and Marketing UTC Police are assisting the Chattanooga Police Department in the investigation of a reported attempted robbery. The incident was reported at 9:10 p.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 28 by a student and occurred outside a church building in the 600 block of McCallie Avenue. The suspect …
Read More »Campus Warned About Internship Scam
A person claiming to be a clinical counselor for a local disability resource service has begun circulating emails around the University and has reached multiple students on campus.
Read More »One year after ban, UTC students still smoking on campus (Opinion)
Nearly one year ago after a vigorous marketing campaign, The University of Tennessee – Chattanooga officially instituted its campus-wide smoking and vaping ban. It was a nice idea, and the University had good intentions by putting it in place. Here’s the problem: it’s not working. According to multiple sources, and …
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