It’s a multi-billion dollar industry. The concern for skin care during winter has increased due to the harsh effects of cold temperatures and low humidity levels. What do we need to do to take care of the body’s largest organ without going broke. Jordan Jacobs from UTC’s Health Services Staff and Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner joined…
Meghan McKnight and Dr. Tyler Oberheim talk sports gambling on Jed & JR Mornings
The rise of online sports gambling has led to significant financial and emotional consequences for many PEOPLE. A recent survey found that 22% of Americans are dealing with severe financial consequences from sports betting losses, with many struggling to afford basic necessities like food and rent. This morning getting it under control as we welcome…
Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien discusses Gen-Z workers on Jed & JR Mornings
Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien—UC Foundation Professor, SPS Director and Interim School Psychology Program Director—joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM to discuss new research on Gen Z workers pushing back against “false urgency” cultures. She explained how shifting expectations around work, stress and reward are influencing today’s professional environments. O’Brien also highlighted UTC’s behavioral…
What’s Right With Our Schools: College Quest at UTC
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s event College Quest invited high school juniors and seniors — and their families — to explore UTC’s pre-health, engineering, computer science, and technology offerings. During the event, attendees toured labs, met faculty and students, and heard about campus life, academic pathways, and the resources available to support their success. Families…
UTC nursing program to become standalone college
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…


