University of Tennessee system will set up ‘search committees’ for new chancellors at UT-Chattanooga and UT-Southern
The University of Tennessee system will proceed with an external search to fill anticipated vacancies in the chancellor positions at UT Chattanooga and UT Southern, according to University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd.
UT-Chattanooga’s Amy Kyriakidis recognized for suicide prevention efforts
Amy Kyriakidis, assistant director for suicide education and prevention at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Center for Wellbeing, recently received special recognition from the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) for her contributions to suicide prevention in Tennessee.
BlueSky Tennessee Institute prepares students for IT careers amid growing demand for tech professionals
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee teamed up with East Tennessee State University in 2021 to create an accelerated learning program for students to earn a bachelor’s degree in computing and job offer at BlueCross in just two years.
Hamilton County Schools updates school nursing policy following new parental consent law
The Hamilton County school board updated its policy to allow school nurses to provide emergency care to students without parental consent, in response to a new Tennessee law requiring parental permission for non-emergency treatment. The law was initially aimed at restricting gender-affirming care but has broader implications, such as needing consent for basic medical care. The board unanimously passed the update to ensure emergency situations are addressed promptly. Additionally, the board approved funding for a new staff position to manage legislative updates and advocate for school funding, despite some opposition.
Knoxville Preparatory School opens doors for first school year
The public charter school operator Prep Public Schools is looking to replicate the success of Chattanooga Preparatory School with another all-boys charter school that just opened its doors for its first school year last Thursday.
State of AI in Education Survey says higher education is leading AI adoption
A new report from the ed tech platform Quizlet suggests that higher ed institutions are leading in AI adoption when compared to high schools.
Hamilton County Schools approves revised budget with $50K starting salary for teachers
The Hamilton County Schools Board of Education voted 8-0 to approve a $663 million revised budget during Thursday’s special called meeting.
UT-Chattanooga receives College of Distinction designation
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been designated a 2024-2025 College of Distinction and a Tennessee College of Distinction, a recent announcement said.