Jennifer Taylor, Assistant Geology Professor at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), explained that the event on Interstate 24 West in Marion County was a rockfall—not a landslide—because rock fractured high on a cliff and dropped directly downward. She emphasized the importance of stabilizing the cliff after initial debris release, noting that freeze-thaw cycles in…
Dr. Joey Shaw: Plants, Plateaus, and a Passion for Teaching
Dr. Joey Shaw blends his passion for plants with teaching at UTC and the Highlands Biological Station, leading students into the forests and wetlands of the Highlands Plateau to uncover rare ferns and biodiverse habitats. At UTC he collaborates with students on the “Guide to the Vascular Plants of Tennessee,” using their feedback to refine…
UTC To Hold Investiture Ceremony For Chancellor Lori Bruce
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will hold a formal Investiture for Dr. Lori Mann Bruce as its 19th chancellor at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, in McKenzie Arena. The event is open to the public with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony includes remarks from Chancellor Bruce, UT System President Randy…
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…
Dr. Michelle Deardorff discussing elections on Jed & JR Mornings
Michelle D. Deardorff, Adolph S. Ochs Professor of Government and Department Head of Political Science and Public Service at UTC, joined WGOW 102.3 FM’s Jed and JR Mornings to discuss the Nov. 4 elections. She analyzed the New York City mayoral race—complicated by Andrew Cuomo’s independent run—and the gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia.…