UTC Graduate School

Elevate your professional growth & unlock your potential ✨ with the Grad School’s Professional Development Workshop Series. Designed exclusively to prepare graduate students for long-term success. 📈

Our next workshop is Tuesday 9/24 from 4pm – 5pm in UTC Library room 435. We’ll cover Presentations and attendees will gain essential skills for structuring, designing, & delivering engaging presentations, when it matters most.

Free snacks, refreshments and giveaways for all attendees. We hope to see you there!

Register here: https://engagecms-100972.campusnexus.cloud/portal/events/graduate-school/graduate-school-calendar

UTC students and staff teamed up with community members across the city to make a difference during United Way of Greater Chattanooga's Annual Day of Caring.

Check out some of the work that our UTC Graduate Athletic Training Program students and Grad School staff did to help clean up trails around Normal Park School today 💪✨💪

It was a pleasure connecting with all the bright students at Lee University's McNair-Ledford Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students from 17 different institutions showcased their research, sparked innovation and learned more about advancing their education.

We are proud to announce that Dr. Ethan Carver has been named the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School! His leadership has been key to advancing graduate education at UTC and we’re excited to see more progress in his new expanded role.

Join us in celebrating this milestone as we continue driving academic excellence forward at the UTC Graduate School 👏👏👏

Read more here: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2024/09/dr-ethan-carver-named-associate-provost-and-dean-of-the-utc-graduate-school/

Thanks to the UTC Center for Professional Education for hosting part one of our professional development workshops.

Our grad students gained valuable info on maintaining healthy well-being and tips on how to stay resilient through adversity.

You might be experiencing FOMO but don’t worry if you missed it – we still have 3 more workshops this semester.

Sept 24th | 4-5pm: Presentations – Delivering Messages that Matter
Oct 8th | 4-5pm: Applications – Crafting Applications that Open Opportunities
Oct 22nd | 4-5pm: Interviews – Creating a Lasting Impression
UTC Library Room 435 | 4pm – 5pm

Register for all the workshops here: https://engagecms-100972.campusnexus.cloud/portal/events/graduate-school/graduate-school-calendar

ELEVATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL with the Grad School’s Professional Development Workshop Series. Designed exclusively to prepare graduate students for long-term success.

Our first workshop covering Resilience and Thriving Through Adversity will be on Tuesday, September 10th from 4-5pm in the UTC Library Room 435.

Register here for all the workshops - https://engagecms-100972.campusnexus.cloud/portal/events/graduate-school/graduate-school-calendar

🍩 What a treat meeting so many new faces at today’s Donuts with the Dean event! 🍩

📆 Mark your calendars for our next sweet hangout on October 4th – see you there! 📆

🌳 Every Child Deserves to Play and Enjoy the Great Outdoors 🌳

UTC physical therapy and occupational therapy students recently helped an extraordinary group of kids at Camp Horizon create unforgettable outdoor experiences on Lookout Mountain.

Founded by UTC alum Lindsey Sharpe, Camp Horizon, provides children with physical disabilities an opportunity to explore nature, build friendships and take on thrilling adventures – all in a supportive and inclusive environment.

For the UTC DPT and UTC Occupational Therapy student-volunteers, it's not just about helping – it's a valuable hands-on learning experience that makes a lasting impact 💙💛💙

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

🎉 Join us this Friday for the kick-off of our Donuts with the Dean event series!

Start your morning with us on September 6th – from 8:30-9:30am in the Lupton First Floor lobby. Enjoy donuts and coffee while you:

🍩 Connect with the Graduate School Dean, fellow students, staff, and program representatives
🍩 Discover more about advanced degrees at UTC
🍩 Mingle with others interested in UTC Graduate School Programs

This event is open to all students interested in our graduate programs, as well as current grad students, faculty, and staff. We look forward to seeing you there!

Football is back in Tennessee!!!!

The Mocs take on the Vols this weekend on Rocky Top 🏟

Shoutout to all our graduate students putting in work on and off the field – from the athletic trainers keeping our players in top shape, to the coaches crafting game plans, to the student-athletes giving their all on gridiron. 🏈

✨ Go Mocs! ✨

[Photo: QB Chase Artopoeus, MS Psychology Student]

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga Athletics Department
UTC Graduate Athletic Training Program
UTC Department of Psychology

We enjoyed seeing lots of students, faculty and staff at our Fall Meet and Greet 🙂

Stay tuned for more Grad School events coming soon!

Meet Mr. Gaither!

He recently pivoted his career, after corporate life wasn’t cutting it for him – and got his Master’s of Education from UTC. Now he’s making a tangible and fulfilling impact on the community, teaching Economics and Government to high school seniors at Howard High School.

In his young teaching career, James Gaither has already earned some impressive awards:

🏆 Teacher of the Month – The Howard School, December 2023.
🏆 Novice Teacher of the Year – The Howard School, 2023-2024.
🏆 Novice Teacher of the Year Nominee – Entire District, 2023-2024.

Make sure to give Mr. Gaither some kudos for his great work in the classroom 👏👏👏 and learn more about the UTC School of Education here: https://www.utc.edu/health-education-and-professional-studies/school-of-education

Check out this inspiring story about one of our Criminal Justice students, who is determined to better her community and advance her education — all while balancing the challenges of work, life and motherhood. 💙💛💙

https://blog.utc.edu/news/2024/08/perseverance-personified-how-rakiesha-lewis-has-juggled-motherhood-work-and-her-educational-journey/

Learn more about the UTC Dept. of Social, Cultural, and Justice Studies Master of Science in Criminal Justice program here - https://www.utc.edu/arts-and-sciences/social-cultural-and-justice-studies/criminal-justice

We hope you can join us for our Fall Meet and Greet!

🔹 Connect with Graduate School Students, Faculty and Staff
🔹 Learn more about advanced degrees at UTC
🔹 Free refreshments and snacks
🔹 Open to current graduate students, staff & faculty – and all students interested in Graduate Studies at UTC

August 28th | 4–6pm | UTC Library’s Southern Writers Room

We did it! The first week of the new semester in the books ✔

Let’s do it again next week 😎

Who says undergrads get to have all the fun??? Welcome Week is an opportunity for ALL students to make new connections and discover the full UTC experience 🌟

Don't miss out on all the free festivities! Check out the Welcome Week schedule here - https://www.utc.edu/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs/student-and-family-engagement/welcome-week

Such a beautiful day to welcome students back to campus for the first day of classes! 😎

We loved seeing all the new students today at our Fall Grad School Orientation 😊

Excited to kick off the new semester and start classes on Monday 🎉

We love seeing our University of Tennessee at Chattanooga graduates doing great things and serving the community 💙

Congrats to MSCJ alum Stephany Jones, for recently graduating from the Chattanooga Police Department Police Academy 👏👏👏

Learn more about the UTC Criminal Justice Program here - https://www.utc.edu/arts-and-sciences/social-cultural-and-justice-studies/criminal-justice/graduate-program

UTC Dept. of Social, Cultural, and Justice Studies

We enjoyed chatting with James Howard TV on This N That about the impact of advanced degrees from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and how to make graduate school more affordable. Watch the feature here to learn more.

https://newschannel9.com/this-n-that/recently-on-tnt/advance-your-career-and-education-at-the-utc-graduate-school

UTC Athletic Trainers and Athletic Training students are hard at work, helping our student athletes be ready for the upcoming season. They're also mastering essential skills to advance their education and propel their careers forward!

Learn more about the UTC Graduate Athletic Training Program here and Go Mocs!

https://www.utc.edu/health-education-and-professional-studies/health-and-human-performance/graduate-programs/graduate-athletic-training-old

Good News! The TN Hope Scholarship program has recently expanded and can now be used for graduate studies ✨

Qualifying students can use their remaining scholarship eligibility to pursue an advanced degree - making graduate studies even more accessible and affordable here at UTC 🎓

Key details include:
🔹Funding: Up to $2,850 per semester for full-time graduate students.
🔹Eligibility: Must begin graduate coursework immediately after completing your undergraduate degree.
🔹Credit Hours: Full scholarship requires enrollment in at least nine credit hours; partial scholarships available for fewer credits.
🔹Duration: Apply the scholarship for up to five years after high school graduation.

Learn more at https://blog.utc.edu/news/2024/07/graduate-school-goals-use-tn-hope-scholarship/

For more information on eligibility and application, please contact UTC Financial Aid at [email protected] to see if you qualify.

Kudos to the amazing work that our Occupational Therapy students, faculty and alumni do every day, to help people in our community live better lives!

Check out this recent story to see some of the impactful projects and organizations that our UTC Occupational Therapy students are a part of 😊

https://blog.utc.edu/news/2024/04/utc-educating-occupational-therapists-to-translate-classroom-knowledge-to-the-field/

[Photo: Mckenna Menard works with children in the Downside Up class at White Oak Methodist Church in Red Bank for her capstone project]

Congrats to Dr. Nancy Fell, program director of the UTC Department of Physical Therapy, for being honored as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow by the American Physical Therapy Association!

This designation is one of the highest honors the association gives to its members and recognizes those who have contributed greatly to the physical therapy profession.

To learn more about the UTC DPT Physical Therapy Program visit https://www.utc.edu/health-education-and-professional-studies/physical-therapy

We enjoyed chatting with Sierra Waggoner TV on The Daily Refresh today 📺 to highlight the recent expansion of the TN Hope Scholarship for graduate studies!

Watch the feature here for more info on the TN HOPE Scholarship expansion and some easy tips to help make getting your advanced degree at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga more affordable.

https://newschannel9.com/the-daily-refresh/fast-tracking-your-future-with-graduate-degrees-from-utc #

Thanks to Andy Santoro News 12 for having Dr. Policastro on Let's Chatt to discuss the affordability of advanced degrees at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Watch the feature on WDEF News 12 tomorrow at 10am to learn easy cost saving tips and some exiting news about the HOPE scholarship’s recent expansion for qualifying graduate students.

Thanks to BlueCross BlueShield for hosting us today at their education fair. We enjoyed meeting a lot of great people and talking with them about advancing their careers with graduate programs at UTC.

Interested in elevating your career and education? Learn more about our advanced degrees in Engineering and Computer Science at a virtual info session on Wednesday, July 10th at 2pm.

This free event is hosted by the UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science. Please email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Check out the awesome work that UTC Criminal Justice students and graduates are doing in the field to help serve and protect our communities.

https://blog.utc.edu/news/2024/06/csi-chattanooga-criminal-justice-internships-prepare-utc-students-for-careers/

Learn more about the UTC Dept. of Social, Cultural, and Justice Studies here: https://www.utc.edu/arts-and-sciences/social-cultural-and-justice-studies/criminal-justice

There is still time to apply for over a dozen graduate programs and start this fall! Visit https://www.utc.edu/research/graduate-school to learn more about advancing your education and career today.