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…
Members of public file nearly 300 complaints against Chattanooga Police, Hamilton County sheriff’s deputies
Rick Dierenfeldt, Ph.D., is a U.C. Foundation Professor and Head of the Department of Criminal Justice at UTC. Since 2024, he has also served as the Director of the UTC Violence Reduction Initiative, a research center dedicated to the study and reduction of violent crime through community-based partnerships with criminal justice agencies, service providers, and…