UC Foundation Professor of Health and Human Performance Dr. Marisa Colston was honored by The Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society (TATS) with the Jerry Robertson Educator of the Year Award. The award was presented to her this month at the TATS Annual Awards Banquet at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.
Professor chairs presidential committee on health and fitness
In an effort to help Americans improve their physical activity and nutrition habits, President Barack Obama initiated The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition (PCFSN). To assist with the task of promoting good health and fitness, Dr. Gregory Heath, UTC Guerry Professor of Health and Human Performance and Assistant Provost for Research and Engagement,…
Physical therapy program secures 100% pass rate on national exam
The University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program (DPT) continues to gain recognition as graduating students have a 100% pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
Physical therapy students host Congressman Fleischmann
When UTC physical therapy students invited Congressman Chuck Fleischmann to campus, the conversation turned to the debt students incur to earn a physical therapy doctoral degree.
Nursing students donate time, gifted items this holiday season
‘Tis the season for receiving gifts and giving back, and the UTC School of Nursing did both by providing foot care to Chattanooga’s homeless population and giving the gifts of much needed clothing and personal hygiene products to some of Chattanooga’s most vulnerable populations.
Nursing students support food drive
A special group of nursing students gave thanks a little early this year and volunteered to staff the annual turkey drive in support of the Chattanooga Community Kitchen.
Nursing students have 100% pass rate on national exam
The UTC School of Nursing can add another accomplishment on their growing list of achievements this year. The school now has a 100% first time pass rate on the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Certification Exam.
Students help document jumping jacks at Brown Academy
First Lady Michelle Obama inspired students at Brown International Academy to do a lot of jumping jacks on October 12th. A group of UTC students helped document this special effort for the Let’s Move! Campaign.
UTeaChattanooga awarded NSF grant, gains national recognition
UTC’s UTeaChattanooga, an innovative program designed to inspire math and science teachers, received a $1.2 million award from the National Science Foundation to provide full scholarships for six juniors and seniors annually during the five-year grant. The UTC program has also received national recognition, the highest it can receive, from the National Science Teachers Association…
Students to participate in free children’s sports gear fittings
As fall football season fast approaches, keeping children safe on the field is a top priority for many parents. Thanks to students in the UTC Department of Health and Human Performance, parents can breathe a little easier during games. Students are volunteering to outfit children in properly fitted sports gear.