UTC Professor of Religion Jaclyn Michael joined WGOW’s “Jed & JR Mornings” to unpack the reflex of offering “thoughts and prayers” after tragedies. She explained how believers seek connection with the divine for comfort, meaning, and community, while also wrestling with calls for concrete action—especially around school shootings. Michael noted that data indicates more and…
UTC Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Jeremy Strickler was a guest on WGOW’s Jed & JR Mornings
UTC Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Jeremy Strickler was a guest on WGOW’s Jed & JR Mornings show to talk about some of the recent national headlines around the redrawing of congressional maps and the role of gerrymandering in American politics. He explained that the U.S. Constitution requires a population count every 10 years,…
UTC Junior Vinny Nguyen Receives Prestigious Boren Scholarship To Vietnam
Vinny Nguyen, a junior at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga double‑majoring in political science (international/comparative studies) and economics (international public policy), with an Asian studies minor, has been awarded the prestigious David L. Boren Scholarship to study in Vietnam. He will embark on a six‑month immersive language and cultural program beginning in October, following his summer Mandarin…
Dr. Claudia Kramer, SGA’s Beeta Baghaevaji and Bridgette Greene and Katherine Goforth Elverd on Jed & JR Mornings on the first day of class
On UTC’s first day of classes, WGOW 102.3’s Jed & JR hosted a live “Mornings” broadcast outside the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library. During the final hour, they hosted the Scott L. Probasco Jr. Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise and Professor of Economics Dr. Claudia Kramer, SGA President Beeta Baghaevaji and Vice President Bridgette…
Dr. Rick Dierenfeldt Discusses Road Rage and Other Topics on Jed & JR Mornings
UC Foundation Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Rick Dierenfeldt joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM to share insights on road rage prevention, emphasizing calm responses and awareness. He also discussed federal oversight of the Washington, D.C. police department and its implications for law enforcement. Dierenfeldt provided an overview of criminal justice coursework…