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…
Director of Music Therapy Katie Elverd joined Jed & JR Mornings to talk about Chattanooga’s Trembling Troubadours
UTC Director of Music Therapy Katie Elverd discussed Chattanooga’s Trembling Troubadours on an episode of Jed & JR Mornings. The Trembling Troubadours are a therapeutic choir made up of those individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. The mission statement of the choir “Preserving the voice and bringing awareness to Parkinson’s disease one note at a time.”…
Kennedy: At UTC, ‘Dr. K’ spurs young inventors
UTC engineering professor Dr. K inspires a new generation of young inventors through hands-on projects and mentorship. He leads students in STEM design competitions, guiding them to create innovative prototypes and pitch solutions to real-world challenges. His efforts not only elevate UTC’s role as a hub of applied learning and innovation but also empower students…
Members of public file nearly 300 complaints against Chattanooga Police, Hamilton County sheriff’s deputies
Rick Dierenfeldt, Ph.D., is a U.C. Foundation Professor and Head of the Department of Criminal Justice at UTC. Since 2024, he has also served as the Director of the UTC Violence Reduction Initiative, a research center dedicated to the study and reduction of violent crime through community-based partnerships with criminal justice agencies, service providers, and…
The Marian Anderson String Quartet – In Residence At UTC
The Marian Anderson String Quartet is the first African-American ensemble to win a major classical music competition. The four Black women who comprise the Quartet’s members have performed around the world for more than thirty years. This week, the Quartet is in residence here on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – including…