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…
Dr. Liz Hathaway talks about fall prevention as we age
Dr. Liz Hathaway, UC Foundation Associate Professor in UTC’s Department of Health and Human Performance, joined WGOW 102.3 FM’s Jed and JR Mornings to discuss how aging affects balance and the body’s response to falls. She noted, “When you’re young you bounce, and when you’re old you break,” explaining how vision, vertigo, and nerve issues…
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,…
Literacy tutoring program in Hamilton County schools expands
UTC is partnering with Hamilton County’s new literacy tutoring initiative by supplying student tutors and coordinating program logistics. The university engages its education and social work departments to train and oversee tutoring sessions in local schools. UTC’s involvement helps bridge resource gaps, supports community-embedded learning, and strengthens town-gown collaboration — all aimed at improving literacy…
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…