The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga was ranked among the top ten Best Online RN to BSN Programs by RNtoBSN.org. UTC received the highest ranking of all Tennessee institutions in this curated list. Nearly 400 online RN-to-BSN programs are offered in the U.S.—only 95 were ranked. RNtoBSN.org‘s mission is to connect current and prospective nurses…
UTC earns national Carnegie classification for community engagement
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has achieved the national designation of a 2015 Community Engagement University by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. UTC is one of only 361 campuses to currently hold the distinction. “We are honored that the Carnegie Foundation has recognized our campus with this national distinction. Strong partnerships…
Two UTC programs ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report
When U.S. News & World Report released the 2015-16 Best Online Programs, two programs at UTC made the list. The UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) is ranked in the top ten Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs. CECS offers a fully online Engineering Management graduate program and a variety of graduate online courses…
UTC alumna Dr. Yara Roberston raises awareness and treatment of breast health issues
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Thousands will not receive screenings or treatment because they lack access to quality care. Dr. Yara Robertson raises awareness of breast health issues.
Two doctoral nursing graduates inspire others with stories of perseverance
Two women who received the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in the UTC December commencement ceremony have unique stories of perseverance—one was 15 years old when she came to the United States from Egypt so that her family could pursue career opportunities and gain religious freedom. Another was a rebellious young woman who spent a…
UTC recognized by U.S. News and World Report for work with student veterans
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is included for the second year in the top 25 Best Colleges for Veterans among Regional Universities in the South, according to U.S. News and World Report. UTC’s participation “in federal initiatives helping veterans and active-duty service members apply for, pay for and complete their degrees” earned the University…
Faculty author’s book “Thrown” earns critical acclaim
When Kerry Howley attended her first cage fights, she sometimes thought “I can’t look, I can’t look!” but later decided “I can’t look away.” Her interest began when she was pursuing her Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Iowa, located in a state where many men who wrestled in high school later…
Affordable Colleges Foundation Names UTC to Top Online MBA Programs for 2014-2015
Affordable Colleges Foundation, a resource for online learning and college affordability information, recently included UTC in its Best Online MBA Programs for 2014-2015. Programs were analyzed on several cost, quality, and student support-related metrics, such as student-faculty ratio, percentage of faculty with the Ph.D. degree, and full tuition of the online MBA program. “Flexibility and…
Accolades garnered by Chattanooga’s Keiana Gilbert
Student athlete earns her second straight SoCon Freshman of the Week honor.
Mocs earn No. 8 seed in NCAA FCS playoffs
Chattanooga Football earned the No. 8 seed and a coveted first-round bye in the 2014 NCAA Division I Football Championship. Read more…