Retired four-star U.S. Army General B.B. Bell, a 1969 alum of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, has donated his personal archives—including 37 chronologically organized boxes of documents—and his memoir Memoirs of a Nondescript Four-Star General: A Love Story to UTC’s Special Collections. The materials trace his 39-year military career and his 54-year marriage to…
UTC Police Department welcomes Sergeant Sophie the therapy K-9
Sergeant Sophie, a one-year-old Labrador Retriever, has joined the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Police Department as the campus’s first dedicated therapy K-9, beginning service November 3. Handler Corporal Aaron Bayer, along with Chief Sean O’Brien and EM Director Brett Fuchs, emphasize Sophie’s role in community engagement rather than law-enforcement—offering comfort to students, staff, victims…
UTC Director of Veteran and Military Affairs Sylvana Matthews joined Jed & JR Mornings’ Veteran’s Day coverage
Sylvana Matthews, UTC Director of Veteran and Military Affairs, joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM to discuss UTC being named a 2025 Top Veteran-Friendly School by U.S. Veterans Magazine. She highlighted what the honor means for UTC, the University’s commitment to supporting those who’ve served, and her work helping veterans transition to…
Dr. Chris Smith talks about nurse practitioners on Jed & JR Mornings
UTC School of Nursing Dean Dr. Chris Smith joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM to discuss the UT Board of Trustees’ approval to elevate the School of Nursing to the UTC College of Nursing. The program has grown since its founding in 1973—now serving nearly 1,000 students. She emphasized the crucial role…
Kennedy: At UTC, ‘Dr. K’ spurs young inventors
UTC engineering professor Dr. K inspires a new generation of young inventors through hands-on projects and mentorship. He leads students in STEM design competitions, guiding them to create innovative prototypes and pitch solutions to real-world challenges. His efforts not only elevate UTC’s role as a hub of applied learning and innovation but also empower students…