University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will promote its nursing school to become a fully independent UTC College of Nursing — pending final state approval — in January 2026. This elevation makes it UTC’s fifth academic college, recognizing a program with nearly 1,000 students and a history dating back to 1973. UTC leadership says the shift enhances visibility, helps meet growing statewide nursing demand, and lays groundwork for expanded enrollment alongside a new health-sciences building. >>>Read More>>>