A one-year-old Labrador retriever named Sophie has joined University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s campus as a therapy dog, partnering with Corporal Aaron Bayer from the UTC Police. Originally trained for service work, Sophie now works with the Counseling Center to boost mood and wellbeing among students, faculty, staff and officers. Her presence is already lifting…
Startup Jumpstart 🚀| UTC Entrepreneur Panel
On Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 3:30-4:30 p.m., the Teknovation.biz-hosted panel “Startup Jumpstart | UTC Entrepreneur Panel” takes place at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in the MAPP Building (or via Zoom). Students, faculty & alumni hear from Tennessee founders and support-partners—including LaunchTN, Tennessee Small Business Development Centers, and local startup leaders—who share how to turn…
UTC Project Expands Rural Heart Health Outreach Through State Partnership
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing is teaming with the Tennessee Department of Health to launch a new initiative—“Connecting Community Partners: Breaking Down Barriers to Heart Health”—aimed at older adults in rural Southeast Tennessee. It expands on the MobileMOC program to link senior centers, local providers and community resources, helping participants monitor…
Mythic Appalachian Gothic: “Medea” At UTC Theatre Co.
An ancient Greek tragedy is this season’s finale at UTC Theatre Co. “Medea” by Euripides – translated by Diane J. Rayor – is on stage Tuesday through Saturday in the Dorothy Ward Theatre in the Fine Arts Center here on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Drew Davidson, the director, is assistant professor…
Risk and Reward: Innovative Fitness Programs Fueling Engagement and Connection
Innovation in campus recreation thrives when staff embrace risk and listen to students. At University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), Scarlett Vineyard and Corbin Hedges emphasize trial-and-error, student feedback and data-driven shifts. Other institutions like University of Connecticut and University of Florida introduce niche classes, aquatics innovations and pop-up events to expand belonging and engagement.…