Teachers encouraged to apply for UCOR STEM education mini-grants

For Immediate Release Contact: Chris Caldwell, UCOR Christopher.Caldwell@orcc.doe.gov Teachers encouraged to apply for UCOR STEM education mini-grants Oak Ridge, Tenn., February 19, 2024 – Attention East Tennessee teachers:  United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) is accepting applications for our science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Education Mini-Grants through Thursday, March 14. UCOR grant awards are open to…

UCOR intern program wins Amentum Athlon Award

For Immediate Release Contact: Chris Caldwell, UCOR Christopher.Caldwell@orcc.doe.gov UCOR intern program wins Amentum Athlon Award Oak Ridge, Tenn., November 29, 2023 – A six-person United Cleanup Oak Ridge, LLC (UCOR) team, led by Community Outreach and Workforce Development Coordinator Shannon Potter, have been honored with the Amentum Athlon Award for the company’s successful summer intern…

Cyber Monday safety tips from UCOR

For Immediate Release Contact: Chris Caldwell, UCOR Christopher.Caldwell@orcc.doe.gov Cyber Monday safety tips from UCOR Oak Ridge, Tenn., November 20, 2023 – Cyber Monday is almost here, and cyber threats are higher than ever. “UCOR takes cyber security seriously. We train our workforce to be on the lookout for threats, especially email ‘phishing’,” which is becoming…

DOE recognizes UCOR sustainability efforts

For Immediate Release Contact: Chris Caldwell, UCOR Christopher.Caldwell@orcc.doe.gov DOE recognizes UCOR sustainability efforts Oak Ridge, Tenn., November 8, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Energy has presented United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) with two 2023 Sustainability Awards.  The awards are in two categories: having an innovative approach to sustainability and creating strategic partnerships in sustainability. UCOR…

UCOR named 2023 Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist

For Immediate Release Contact: Chris Caldwell, UCOR Christopher.Caldwell@orcc.doe.gov UCOR named 2023 Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist Oak Ridge, Tenn., November 6, 2023 – The Great Smoky Mountain Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has presented United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) with the 2023 Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist Award. UCOR is the Department of Energy’s lead environmental cleanup contractor…

UCOR’s Miller named outstanding leader by National Safety Council

For Immediate Release Contact: Chris Caldwell, UCOR Christopher.Caldwell@orcc.doe.gov UCOR’s Miller named outstanding leader by National Safety Council Oak Ridge, Tenn., October 30, 2023 – The National Safety Council (NSC) presented United Cleanup Oak Ridge’s (UCOR) Stephanie Miller with the Marion Martin Award for professional excellence and women’s leadership. Miller leads the safety program for UCOR’s Critical…

UCOR donates $50,000 to Oak Ridge High School Athletics

For Immediate Release Contact: Chris Caldwell, UCOR Christopher.Caldwell@orcc.doe.gov UCOR donates $50,000 to Oak Ridge High School Athletics Oak Ridge, Tenn., October 19, 2023 – United Cleanup Oak Ridge has donated $50,000 to Oak Ridge High School’s athletics program as part of its community commitment to children’s physical and mental health. The company made the announcement…

UCOR names first woman chief engineer

For Immediate Release Contact: Chris Caldwell, UCOR Christopher.Caldwell@orcc.doe.gov UCOR names first woman chief engineer Oak Ridge, Tenn., October 17, 2023 – United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) has named Christie Sudduth as the company’s chief engineer—the first time a woman has occupied that position in the company. Sudduth’s appointment takes place at a time when engineering continues…

DOE and VPPPA honor UCOR’s safety record

For Immediate Release Contact: Chris Caldwell, UCOR Christopher.Caldwell@orcc.doe.gov DOE and VPPPA honor UCOR’s safety record Oak Ridge, Tenn., October 5, 2023 –The Department of Energy (DOE) has again awarded United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) with the Department’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star of Excellence. The award recognizes UCOR’s success in maintaining injury and illness rates…

UCOR again honored as an East Tennessee ‘Top Workplace’

For Immediate Release Contact: Chris Caldwell, UCOR Christopher.Caldwell@orcc.doe.gov UCOR again honored as an East Tennessee ‘Top Workplace’ Oak Ridge, Tenn., September 18, 2023 – For the second straight year, United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 designation by the Knoxville News Sentinel’s Top Workplaces. The recognition is based solely on…