Nursing News

Congratulations to Dr. Brooke Epperson, on her election to the UTC Alumni Board! Dr. Epperson has been a dedicated member of the College of Nursing faculty since 2016, and her election reflects the deep respect she has earned across the university community. We are proud to see her continued commitment to UTC recognized in this new role, and we look forward to the contributions she will make to the Alumni Board.

Check out the "Behind the Research" story featuring Dr. Jason Peter and his work through the UTC REACH Fund!

Read the USA Today sponsor story about how UTC Graduate programs are preparing the workforce for today's mental health needs!

Congratulations to our Accelerated BSN students who received their White Coats at the Summer 2026 ceremony! Watch a video of the ceremony.

UTC Nursing students step into virtual simulation as ABSN program pilots new clinical training tool. Check out the UTC News story! 

Brooke Williams, graduating from the DNP-FNP program, shares experiences in her career and education in this UTC story by Peyton Schultz!

Makayla Bernardy, May 2026 ABSN graduate (pictured here with Chris Smith, Dean of the College of Nursing) was the first student to carry the new gonfalon at Commencement on May 8, 2026!

UTC celebrates Kennedy Health Sciences Building milestone with topping off ceremony. Check out the UTC news story and view the photos!

Thanks to everyone who attended NightinGala 2026! View and download the photos from this event by Photographer Dan Henry.

Congratulations to our NightinGala Award winners! Rosebelle Peters for outstanding faculty member, Jason Peter for outstanding alumnus, and CEMPA Community Care for outstanding community partner!

Congratulations to BSN student Reese Kelly for receiving the Outstanding Senior Award on April 8th!

DNP award winners Brooke Williams and Alexis Murray celebrate with Dr. Amber Roaché at UTC’s Outstanding Graduate Student Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 11.

SNAPS is a new program designed to cultivate resilience and provide support for nursing students in challenging clinical situations.  Check out the SNAPS website for details!

Congratulations to Dr. Kristi Wick on receiving the NONPF Outstanding Faculty Practice Award! Read the UTC News story for details!

UTC PMHNP students Christine Macias and Douglas Wilson are featured in this UTC News story!

Congratulations to our Accelerated BSN students who received their White Coats at the Spring 2026 ceremony! Watch a recording of the ceremony.

Congratulations to our Traditional BSN students who received their White Coats at the Spring 2026 ceremony! Watch a recording of the ceremony.

UTC officially launches College of Nursing. Read the UTC News story about this exciting designation! 

Sisters Amber Honea and Alexis Murray, both UTC alums and nurses in Chattanooga are highlighted in this UTC News story Sisters Saving Lives!