SORBA Chattanooga, in partnership with UTC, has launched a 2025 Trail User Survey inviting hikers, bikers, walkers, and non-trail users to contribute. The survey aims to assess usage, community value, and economic impact of Chattanooga’s trails—helping guide long-term planning and funding advocacy. Results, including an economic impact report on mountain biking in Hamilton County, are…
UTC School Of Nursing Chapter Receives Global Distinction
The UTC School of Nursing’s Zeta Alpha Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing has earned the prestigious Chapter Key Award—the organization’s highest honor—for the fifth time. The award recognizes excellence in engagement, service, education and leadership. Led by UC Foundation Associate Professor Priscilla Simms-Roberson, the chapter was praised for community outreach,…
UTC Announces Launch Of The Center For Applied Geospatial Data Science
UTC has launched the Center for Applied Geospatial Data Science (CAGDS), elevating its long-standing Interdisciplinary Geospatial Technology Lab into a full center. Led by Charlie Mix and Nyssa Hunt, CAGDS will fuel interdisciplinary research, education, and partnerships with community and regional stakeholders. UTC officials say the move expands student and faculty opportunities while enhancing the…
Literacy Program Expands In Chattanooga For 2nd Time
The Literacy First tutoring program is expanding again for 2025–26 through a partnership among Hamilton County Schools, Chattanooga 2.0, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Building on measurable reading gains at 12 schools, UTC’s Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education will place five teacher candidates at Brown Academy to provide one-on-one tutoring. The…
UTC Lands NSF Grant To Strengthen STEM Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) secured a $500,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to support a three-year program preparing and retaining middle and high school STEM teachers through hands-on research in microelectronics and artificial intelligence. Led by Dr. Raga Ahmed and supported by UTC faculty, the initiative—tied to local school districts—will connect educators…