UTC School Psychology Program Director Dr. Amanda Hardin joined Jed & JR Mornings to discuss how constant social media use is reshaping young people’s sensitivity and attention. Does excessive time online is linked to reduced dependability and difficulty managing real-life commitments? The discussion talked about constant digital engagement and can heightened emotional reactivity and distraction…
Hamilton County Schools Welcomes Seventh Leadership HCS Cohort
Three UTC leaders have been selected for the latest Leadership Hamilton County Schools cohort: Allen Pratt, Director of the Center of Excellence and Innovation in Education; Meredith Perry, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research; and Yvonne Dunham Slobodenko, Director of the ESL Institute. Their inclusion underscores UTC’s commitment to partnering with Hamilton County Schools and contributing…
Chatttanooga’s Mobile Healthcare Units – MobileMOC
Featured in a recent edition of HealthScope magazine, UTC’s School of Nursing is bringing healthcare directly to rural communities through its Mobile Medical Outreach Clinic (MobileMOC). Funded by a $2.6 million grant, MobileMOC provides age-friendly, interprofessional care focusing on “What Matters Most” to each patient—addressing medications, mobility, memory, and more. Led by Dr. Kristina Wick,…
Ruby Falls Honors Team Members With Annual Steiner Scholarship
Two UTC students — Amy Johnson and Ryan Davenport — are honored as recipients of the John Thomas Steiner, Sr. Memorial Scholarship, awarded by Ruby Falls for their academic dedication and community service. The John Thomas Steiner, Sr. Collegiate Scholarship, established in 2008, honors the memory of the former Ruby Falls president by recognizing Ruby…
Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien talks workplace relationships on Jed & JR Mornings
Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien, UC Foundation Professor, Director of the School of Professional Studies and Interim School Psychology Program Director at UTC, joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM to discuss how friendships at work are declining due to factors like remote work, social media, and generational shifts. The interview starts at the 25:30…