UTC launches College of Nursing, elevating longtime program to college status

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A program that has trained nurses for Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley for decades is stepping into a larger role.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has officially launched the College of Nursing, elevating one of the university’s longest standing academic programs to full college status. The designation took effect Jan. 1st.

University leaders say the move formalizes nursing’s role at UTC and across the region’s health care workforce. With nearly 1,000 students enrolled across undergraduate and doctoral programs, the College of Nursing becomes UTC’s fifth academic college…

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