Dr. Rick Dierenfeldt, head of UTC’s Department of Criminal Justice and founder of UTC’s Violence Reduction Initiative, joined Jed & JR Mornings on Talk Radio 102.3 FM to discuss school shootings, active-violence preparedness, and how these topics can be addressed responsibly in educational settings. The conversation centered on the ongoing Texas trial stemming from the…
Jermaine Freeman visits with Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM
UTC’s Jermaine Freeman joined Jed & JR Mornings on Talk Radio 102.3 FM to discuss his new role as executive director of economic and workforce development. Freeman shared how his experience in the Chattanooga Mayor’s Office—working with UTC under two mayors—and earning his MBA from the University prepared him for the role. He emphasized retaining…
UTC upgrades College of Nursing
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has elevated its nursing program by officially launching the College of Nursing as of Jan. 1, 2026, making it UTC’s fifth academic college with nearly 1,000 students enrolled. The program — a regional nursing workforce leader since 1973 — boasts a 100 % employment rate for graduates. UTC Chancellor…
UTC Composition Program Receives National Honor
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Composition Program in the Department of English has received the 2025–26 Writing Program Certificate of Excellence from the Conference on College Composition and Communication — the field’s highest honor and the only one awarded nationally this year. The recognition highlights UTC’s commitment to strong, ethical, and forward-looking first-year writing…
UTC launches College of Nursing, elevating longtime program to college status
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has officially launched its College of Nursing, elevating the longstanding nursing program to full college status effective Jan. 1, 2026 — UTC’s fifth academic college. The change formalizes nursing’s critical role in regional health care workforce development, serving nearly 1,000 students across undergraduate and doctoral programs. UTC Chancellor Lori…