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UTC Selected For IIE American Passport Project Grant

5/9/2025

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive a prestigious American Passport Project grant, which will provide funding for 25 Pell-eligible students to obtain their first U.S. passport—removing a key barrier to studying abroad and opening the door to global engagement. Now in its fifth year, the IIE American Passport Project supports institutions across the country in helping students take the first step toward international experiences. UTC is one of 45 institutions selected nationwide in the 2025 cohort. The award is part of a broader IIE initiative aiming to grant passports to 10,000 U.S. students ... (click for more)

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Dr. Phil Cook has been selected to serve as the next president of Lee University

EPB, TVA Present $25,000 School Uplift Grant To Stone Creek Elementary

5/9/2025

Today, students at Stone Creek Elementary School in Rossville celebrated the award of a $25,000 Learning Environment Grant from the School Uplift program. The grant, presented by TVA and EPB, recognizes Stone Creek’s "dedication to making smart energy choices to improve learning environments and save money by reducing energy use." “On ... (click for more)

Bledsoe County Schools Celebrate STEM Designation For 2 Schools

5/9/2025

Bledsoe County Schools announces that two of its schools — Bledsoe County High School and Mary V. Wheeler Elementary School — have been officially awarded STEM Designation by the Tennessee Department of Education. The recognition was announced at the department’s annual awards ceremony. Officials said, "This prestigious designation acknowledges ... (click for more)

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UTC Advisory Board Meets On Friday, May 16

5/9/2025

The Advisory Board for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will meet on Friday, May 16, in Room 102 of the James R. Mapp Building (410 E. 8th St.). The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. ET. The UTC Advisory Board was created pursuant to the UT FOCUS Act passed by the Tennessee General Assembly in 2018. The board is comprised of five members appointed by the governor and approved by the General Assembly, one UTC faculty representative appointed by the UTC Faculty Senate and one UTC ... more

Lee’s Jones, West And Robinson Receive CWC Servant Leadership Award

5/8/2025

Lee Students Present At Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference

5/8/2025

Rep. Greg Martin Encourages Families To Apply For Education Freedom Scholarships

5/8/2025

LFO HS Class Of 2000 Reunion Events Planned For May 29-30

5/8/2025

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A Mother's Day Celebration

5/10/2025

My Mothers favorite verse from the Bible was Psalms 118:24. She lived her life everyday to this verse. So as we celebrate Moms today, I wrote this in remembrance of mine. You need to pay attention, and listen to me Whether you're sad or your hearts full of glee Good day or bad day, thats up to you Your mind is in control of all that you do Sometimes things don't go as we bade But this is the day that The Lord has made From the puffy white clouds in the blue sky To ... more

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5/9/2025

Precarious Pedestal

5/9/2025

The Work Of Calvary Chapel Has Changed Many Broken Lives

5/9/2025

Defense Was Delighted To Get Chattanooga Jury In Tyre Nichols Case

5/8/2025

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Lookouts Shutout By Smokies

5/10/2025

The Chattanooga Lookouts fell to the Knoxville Smokies on Thursday night by a score of 3-0. The Lookouts could muster only three hits on the evening, all of which were singles. The loss moves them to 16-14 on the season while they do remain in first place in the division. Jose Acuna took the tough luck loss while allowing only one run. He moves to 4-2 on the season and continues to sport a sub 2 earned run average. Third baseman Sal Stewart was the lone bright spot offensively as he ... more