By Guest Blogger: Brianna Gill, Gary W. Rollins College of Business Graduate Programs Office At the Gary W. Rollins College of Business at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, we know that earning an MBA degree can help you to advance in your existing career field, transition to a new career, or climb the ladder at your current place of work. But, one of the biggest benefits of earning an… Read more →

By Guest Blogger: Brianna Gill, Gary W. Rollins College of Business Graduate Programs Office Life in the time of COVID-19 has undoubtedly thrown a curveball to people worldwide. While this time may seem unsettling and uncertain, it also offers new opportunities to consider while maintaining social distancing and adapting to the newly adopted remote work paradigm. Have you found yourself with some extra time to rethink your career goals?… Read more →

The tragic killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many others, and the subsequent protests are a wake up call to the reality of racism in this country. To continue watching these all-too-frequent tragedies and not confront the systemic issue of racism is unacceptable. Making statements is not enough. Joining the chorus of voices in protest is not enough. America has been here before and the initial outrage… Read more →

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Gary W. Rollins College of Business has established a tuition relief fund to help business students who have been financially affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The Gary W. Rollins Tuition Relief Fund is designed to assist business students impacted by the crisis with the cost of tuition, maintenance and fees. Approximately $1 million is available to assist students through the Rollins Tuition Relief… Read more →

An MBA, or Master of Business Administration, is one of the most popular graduate degrees for those in the business world who are looking to step into C-suite jobs or upper management positions. For many of these roles, it is the entry point degree. For others, it gives applicants a leg up on the competition in a crowded field. It also helps up-and-coming entrepreneurs gain the skills they need… Read more →

Returning to school as a working professional can seem daunting. Whether you’ve been out of school for 1 year or 30 years, earning a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) degree is manageable when you take the necessary steps to set yourself up for success. Part of this process includes researching the different options that are available to you at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC) Gary W. Rollins College… Read more →

Dr. Linda Pickthorne Fletcher, 82, formerly of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully April 20, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in North Little Rock, the daughter of Edwin and Clara (Stainer) Pickthorne.  From the early age of 2, Linda was raised with a strong paternal influence from her beloved father, Edwin.  Following graduation from high school at the age of 16, having skipped the 4th & 6th… Read more →