The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has officially launched its College of Nursing, elevating a long-standing and impactful academic program to full college status effective Jan. 1, 2026. With nearly 1,000 students enrolled across undergraduate and doctoral nursing programs, it becomes UTC’s fifth academic college, reflecting its critical role in preparing the region’s health care…
Federal education policy to affect advanced nursing programs, but UTC avoids big hit
A new federal education policy proposal could make it harder for graduate-level nursing students to afford advanced training by removing nursing from a list of degrees eligible for larger federal student loans, potentially deepening the national nursing shortage. However, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s nursing programs are positioned to avoid major financial impact from…
‘Really helpful’: TN House Speaker proposing stipends for student teachers
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton is proposing monthly stipends for student teachers to help ease financial burdens and address teacher shortages statewide. UTC education major Grace Hixson said the support would help cover basic expenses during unpaid student teaching. Dr. Kim Wingate, director of UTC’s School of Education, noted the stipends could provide critical support…
NEWH Awards $80K in Scholarships During BDNY
NEWH awarded $80,000 in scholarships during BDNY 2025 to support future hospitality leaders, recognizing academic excellence and creativity across multiple programs. Among the recipients, Trey Phillips and Reagan Vaughan, undergraduate students in Interior Architecture + Design at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, received a $7,500 Green Voice Design Competition scholarship. The awards highlight NEWH’s…
University Health Services Staff Jordan Jacobs talks winter skin care with Jed & JR Mornings
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…