The UTC School of Nursing’s Zeta Alpha Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing has earned the prestigious Chapter Key Award—the organization’s highest honor—for the fifth time. The award recognizes excellence in engagement, service, education and leadership. Led by UC Foundation Associate Professor Priscilla Simms-Roberson, the chapter was praised for community outreach,…
UTC Announces Launch Of The Center For Applied Geospatial Data Science
UTC has launched the Center for Applied Geospatial Data Science (CAGDS), elevating its long-standing Interdisciplinary Geospatial Technology Lab into a full center. Led by Charlie Mix and Nyssa Hunt, CAGDS will fuel interdisciplinary research, education, and partnerships with community and regional stakeholders. UTC officials say the move expands student and faculty opportunities while enhancing the…
Literacy Program Expands In Chattanooga For 2nd Time
The Literacy First tutoring program is expanding again for 2025–26 through a partnership among Hamilton County Schools, Chattanooga 2.0, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Building on measurable reading gains at 12 schools, UTC’s Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education will place five teacher candidates at Brown Academy to provide one-on-one tutoring. The…
UTC Lands NSF Grant To Strengthen STEM Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) secured a $500,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to support a three-year program preparing and retaining middle and high school STEM teachers through hands-on research in microelectronics and artificial intelligence. Led by Dr. Raga Ahmed and supported by UTC faculty, the initiative—tied to local school districts—will connect educators…
Dr. Linda Frost To Transition Out Of Role As Dean Of UTC Honors College
Dr. Linda Frost, founding dean of UTC’s Honors College, will transition out of her administrative role at the end of the 2025–26 academic year to return to a faculty position. Under her leadership, the Honors College significantly expanded, launched UTC’s offices for undergraduate research and national scholarships, and doubled the number of students served. A…