UTC Director of Music Therapy Katherine Goforth Elverd discussed UTC’s evolving music therapy program, highlighting clinical placements and community outreach. She emphasized how music therapy supports emotional, cognitive, and physical rehabilitation across all ages—from pediatric settings to elder care and mental health. Elverd explained that graduates can find employment in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, hospices,…
Dr. Rick Dierenfeldt Discusses the Drop in Crime Across the US on Jed & JR Mornings
Rick Dierenfeldt highlighted the recent decline in U.S. crime rates, attributing much of the progress to strong partnerships between UTC and local law enforcement. He spoke about UTC’s Violence Reduction Initiative, developed in collaboration with Chattanooga Police, which employs data‑driven strategies—like reopening cases, tracking crime guns, and using trauma‑informed interventions. These efforts have been instrumental in…
Dr. Lori Bruce on Jed & JR in the Mornings (WGOW 102.3 FM)
On July 11, 2025, Dr. Lori Mann Bruce made her debut on WGOW’s “Jed & JR in the Morning” as Chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is UTC’s 19th chancellor and the first woman to hold the role, officially starting on June 30, 2025 following Board approval in May 2025. During the interview, she shared her…