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UT Knoxville Board Recommends Parking Changes, Tuition Adjustments

  • 5/3/2024

The Campus Advisory Board of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, voted today to recommend parking changes and, for the first time in four years, tuition increases as part of the university’s $2.2 billion budget. The budget will go before the UT Board of Trustees in June for final approval. The board also heard updates on research, online learning and UT Libraries. “I am incredibly proud of the great work happening across our campus and the world-class education we continue to provide our students,” said Chancellor Donde Plowman. “The decisions we make today will help ensure we can continue our momentum and keep providing the resources and support that make the Volunteer experience ... (click for more)

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CSAS’s successful School Uplift application to win a $410,000 grant from EPB and TVA was led by a group of highly motivated students, from Left to Right: Karen Lin, Rithvik Siddenki, Sullivan Smith and Aarev Patel (not pictured Hetvi Patel)
CSAS’s successful School Uplift application to win a $410,000 grant from EPB and TVA was led by a group of highly motivated students, from Left to Right: Karen Lin, Rithvik Siddenki, Sullivan Smith and Aarev Patel (not pictured Hetvi Patel)

Elementary Science Olympiad Returns Monday

  • 5/3/2024

The Elementary Science Olympiad is returning Monday, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Chattanooga State in the Omniplex. It will feature 270 area elementary 3rd through 5th graders competing at Chattanooga State in 24 STEM-related activities. Examples of competition include 3-2-1 Blastoff, Bridge-a-Roni and Straw Tower. The Olympiad began in ... (click for more)

Lee Hosts High School Math Competition

  • 5/3/2024

Lee University Department of Mathematical Sciences hosted a mathematics competition for local high school students. The event, organized by Dr. Laura Singletary and Dr. Debra Gladden, professors of mathematics at Lee, included a math exam, an interactive lecture, and concluded with an award ceremony. “Lee’s mathematics competition is one ... (click for more)

Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson Hosts Annual Superintendent’s Honors Banquet
  • 5/3/2024

Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson hosted the 41st Annual Superintendent's Honors Banquet on Thursday at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The Superintendent's Honors Banquet recognizes the Top 10 percent of each high school in the district's graduating class. Dr. Robertson said, "It is a privilege to host the Superintendent's Honors Banquet every year. Celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of our students and offering them guidance as they begin new ... more

Profiles Of Valor: Farewell, Ralph Puckett
Profiles Of Valor: Farewell, Ralph Puckett
  • 5/3/2024

Last July, I flew to Columbus, Ga., with a few members of our National Medal of Honor Heritage Center leadership team, to pick up an extraordinary soldier, COL Ralph Puckett, ... more

Lookouts Beat The Biscuits 3-1
  • 5/3/2024

The Lookouts (7-16) held the Montgomery Biscuits (12-12) scoreless until the 9th inning on Thursday night at Riverwalk Stadium and held on for a 3-1 win. Ben Peoples dominated through five scoreless innings in his fifth start of the season. The 22-year-old allowed just one single and two walks. The Lookouts did not have a base runner until two outs into the fourth inning. The game was scoreless through five innings. In the sixth, Chattanooga scratched across a run on a wild pitch ... more

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