{"id":69436,"date":"2025-07-14T07:52:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T11:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/?p=69436"},"modified":"2025-07-25T07:44:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T11:44:57","slug":"utc-receives-multiple-college-of-distinction-accolades-from-national-higher-ed-resource","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/07\/utc-receives-multiple-college-of-distinction-accolades-from-national-higher-ed-resource\/","title":{"rendered":"UTC receives multiple College of Distinction accolades from national higher ed resource"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"610\" data-attachment-id=\"69437\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/07\/utc-receives-multiple-college-of-distinction-accolades-from-national-higher-ed-resource\/colleges-of-distinction-2025\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/Colleges-of-Distinction-2025.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,610\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Colleges of Distinction 2025\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/Colleges-of-Distinction-2025-1024x488.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-69437 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/Colleges-of-Distinction-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/Colleges-of-Distinction-2025.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/Colleges-of-Distinction-2025-1024x488.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/Colleges-of-Distinction-2025-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/Colleges-of-Distinction-2025-800x381.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/Colleges-of-Distinction-2025-580x276.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/Colleges-of-Distinction-2025-610x290.jpg 610w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/Colleges-of-Distinction-2025-1536x731.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/Colleges-of-Distinction-2025-2048x975.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Colleges of Distinction, a national organization that honors higher education institutions for excellence in delivering exceptional student experiences and producing successful outcomes, has recognized the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 10 award categories.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/collegesofdistinction.com\/school\/the-university-of-tennessee-at-chattanooga\/\"><strong>UTC has been designated a 2025-2026 College of Distinction<\/strong><\/a> for undergraduate education and was recognized as both a top Tennessee and public institution. The University also attained College of Distinction status for its business, education, engineering and nursing programs; for affordability and career development; and for its support of international students.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRecognition from Colleges of Distinction affirms that UTC is delivering a student experience rooted in academic excellence and meaningful engagement\u2014one that reflects our mission to develop talent, solve problems and serve as a strong community partner,\u201d said Dr. Jerold L. Hale, UTC provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe spend a lot of time and effort creating a positive environment\u2014what we call the Mocs experience\u2014and this distinction highlights our commitment to engaging students in the learning process. To me, this is a clear sign that our faculty, departments and staff across every division of the University are getting it right.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hale said UTC\u2019s inclusion in the affordability category underscores the University\u2019s ongoing commitment to access and value.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is recognition that\u2014in comparison to other universities in the state, our peers and even nationally\u2014we\u2019re an affordable value for students,\u201d Hale said.<\/p>\n<p>Colleges of Distinction, founded in 2000, is a national higher education resource that recognizes institutions that meet high standards in teaching, retention, campus atmosphere and post-graduate success. To be named a College of Distinction, schools must demonstrate excellence in undergraduate education through high-impact practices that align with the organization\u2019s four core distinctions.<\/p>\n<p>According to its website, the selection process emphasizes engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community and successful outcomes. Institutions are evaluated on student-centered criteria such as experiential learning opportunities, faculty-student mentorship, undergraduate research and support for career development.<\/p>\n<p>Colleges of Distinction conducts in-depth research and interviews with academic leaders to identify universities that prioritize student-centered learning and real-world preparation. Rather than ranking schools against each other, the program recognizes institutions that create environments where students thrive academically and personally.<\/p>\n<h4>Learn more<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/admissions\/visit\">Visit UTC<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/apply\">How to apply<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/collegesofdistinction.com\/school\/the-university-of-tennessee-at-chattanooga\/\">Colleges of Distinction<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"534\" data-attachment-id=\"69438\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/07\/utc-receives-multiple-college-of-distinction-accolades-from-national-higher-ed-resource\/cod-8-pack-v2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/CoD-8-pack-v2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,534\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CoD 8-pack v2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/CoD-8-pack-v2-1024x427.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-69438 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/CoD-8-pack-v2.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/CoD-8-pack-v2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/CoD-8-pack-v2-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/CoD-8-pack-v2-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/CoD-8-pack-v2-800x334.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/CoD-8-pack-v2-580x242.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/CoD-8-pack-v2-610x254.jpg 610w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/CoD-8-pack-v2-1536x641.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/07\/CoD-8-pack-v2-2048x854.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UTC has been designated a 2025-2026 College of Distinction for undergraduate education and was recognized as both a top Tennessee and public institution. 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