In the latest WalletHub ranking of America’s best sports cities, Dr. Eric Hungenberg, a faculty expert at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, highlights the importance of community engagement and strong infrastructure in creating vibrant sports environments. He explains that cities thrive not just through professional teams but through inclusive fan experiences, investment in facilities,…
UTC Honors Local Heroes at Annual Veterans Day Luncheon
At University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, students, staff and community members gathered at the Wolford Family Athletic Center for the annual Veterans Day luncheon honoring local heroes. Terry Ellis — a professor of nursing and first lieutenant in the Army National Guard — served as keynote speaker, sharing his experiences caring for injured soldiers and…
UTC professor and 1st Lieutenant honoring veterans at university event
At University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the annual Veterans Day luncheon brought together students, faculty and members of the military community to honor service and sacrifice. Assistant Professor of Practice Terry Ellis—also a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army National Guard—served as keynote speaker, reflecting on his family’s long history of service and the commitment…
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…
Dr. Liz Hathaway talks fitness trends on Jed & JR Mornings
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 the top 20 fitness trends for the coming year. She emphasized proper warmups and setting clear exercise goals, highlighted the growing role of heart-health devices and wearable technology, and noted…