University of Tennessee at Chattanooga occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, nursing and interior architecture students worked together to build a healthier community by completing an escape room.
Ribbon-cutting held for Parkridge Mental Health Therapy Center at UTC
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Monday, Oct. 27, to officially open the Parkridge Mental Health Therapy Center at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, marking the launch of a new on-campus resource for comprehensive mental health care.
College of Nursing to become UTC’s fifth academic college
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announced today that the UT Board of Trustees has approved the elevation of the School of Nursing to the UTC College of Nursing—pending final approval from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission— marking a significant academic milestone for a program that has prepared nurses for the region for more than five decades.
Building the workforce continuum: UTC nursing prepares graduates at every level
UTC has built its nursing programs to prepare practice-ready graduates across the workforce continuum. From undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing to graduate students focusing in the areas of adult gerontology acute care, psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioners, nursing administration and highly specialized nurse anesthetists, UTC’s mission is to educate and graduate nurses who are ready to step into the workforce and fill critical gaps in care.
UTC School of Nursing chapter receives global distinction
The Zeta Alpha Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma Nursing) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has earned the Chapter Key Award—the organization’s highest distinction.
Prospective Mocs flock to first Power C Tour stop
With the help of hands-on demonstrations, one-on-one conversations and surprise scholarships, high school students got a closer look at campus life at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, UTC kicked off its annual Power C Tour with a visit to the Nashville area, giving local students the opportunity to discover if UTC is their next home.
Motorcycles and medicine: DNP student goes from mechanic to finding his calling in acute care
Few people would expect a motorcycle mechanic and a trauma nurse to have much in common. Travis Wright—who has experience with both—can easily make the connection.
Golden girls of nursing: UTC legends reflect on a legacy
Prior to NightinGala 2025, Dr. Cherry Guinn, Professor Emeritus Martha Butterfield and Professor Emeritus Barbara Norwood sat down with the UTC video team to reminisce about the founding of the University’s School of Nursing.
UTC’s Chris Smith earns national recognition for military support
Dr. Chris Smith, director of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing, has been recognized with the Patriot Award from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program.
UTC honors Moc’s Golden Feather recipients Laura Livermore and Farron Kilburn
UTC is proud to recognize the first recipients of the new Moc’s Golden Feather Award, Laura Livermore from the Center for Global Education and Farron Kilburn from the School of Nursing. The award honors staff members who go above and beyond to help make UTC a welcoming, innovative and student-focused place to work and learn.