UTC has entered into a new early assurance agreement with Morehouse School of Medicine, creating a new pathway to medical school for UTC pre-health students that prioritizes affordability and early support. The agreement allows eligible UTC students to apply directly to Morehouse through its Early Commitment Program, an admissions option designed to give students earlier clarity without limiting their ability to participate in the traditional medical school application cycle.
Developing better study habits as college progresses
University students often discover that some of the study habits they formed years ago in high school or at the beginning of college do not work as well as they used to. Forming good study habits is an essential way students find success.
UTC reports record spring enrollment
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has recorded an unofficial spring 2026 enrollment of 11,085 students, marking the first time in University history that spring enrollment has exceeded 11,000.
Shared simulation: Communication takes center stage in UTC DNP, Erlanger collaboration
A recent simulation collaboration paired University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Doctor of Nursing Practice students and Erlanger nursing residents at the start of bedside practice, giving both groups space to step into unfamiliar roles and work through clinical decisions in a controlled environment.
Answering the call in mental health
Christine Macias and Douglas Wilson aren’t new to being newcomers. In fall 2025, they entered the first cohort of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program at UTC, a concentration within the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
UTC students earn prestigious honor for communication skills
Two University of Tennessee at Chattanooga communication students placed nationally in the 2025 Hearst Awards for their work as communicators and storytellers.
Finding her formula: Cosmetic internship in France shapes UTC student’s direction in biochemistry
Brielyn Hallam has chemistry in her blood. Growing up with two chemists as parents made it a natural fit when she was considering colleges, but her own experience helped her choose a specific field.
Normal operations resume on Tuesday, Jan. 27
The University will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Students, employees, and affiliates are encouraged to prioritize their personal safety while traveling to and navigating around campus. Although roads and walkways have been treated to mitigate hazards, individuals should use caution and allow extra time, as some areas may remain icy.
Modification to campus operations for Monday, Jan. 26
All classes and activities scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, are CANCELLED. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the Chattanooga / Hamilton County area from 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Monday, January 26, and again from 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, through 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Modification to campus operations for Jan. 24-25
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Ice Storm Warning for Chattanooga / Hamilton County, TN from Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM through Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM. A storm system will approach the region on Saturday, with wintry precipitation forecasted.