Four individuals were honored by the University of Tennessee on Nov. 25, including two with significant UTC ties. Gary W. Rollins, whose historic gift created the Gary W. Rollins College of Business, was recognized for his enduring impact on UTC and statewide education. Mike Griffin, a distinguished UTC alumnus and longtime supporter, was also honored…
EPB Projects $1 Billion in Quantum Technology Benefits Over Next Decade
Chattanooga utility EPB projects its fiber-optic and automated electric grid systems will generate roughly $10 billion in community benefit by 2035, with about $1.1 billion coming from quantum-technology initiatives. A study led by UTC found the network has already delivered over $5.3 billion in benefits since 2010. UTC is actively engaged in the region’s quantum…
Startup Jumpstart 🚀| UTC Entrepreneur Panel
On Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 3:30-4:30 p.m., the Teknovation.biz-hosted panel “Startup Jumpstart | UTC Entrepreneur Panel” takes place at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in the MAPP Building (or via Zoom). Students, faculty & alumni hear from Tennessee founders and support-partners—including LaunchTN, Tennessee Small Business Development Centers, and local startup leaders—who share how to turn…
The Exchange: Economics And The Thanksgiving Story
In the Thanksgiving story, there’s an economics lesson just outside of the frame. Here on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Dr. Claudia Kramer is the Scott L. Probasco Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise at the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. She writes a monthly column for Business Trend, from the Chattanooga…
Trump slashes tariffs on grocery staples like coffee & beef, Tennessee Valley families cut back
Howard Wall is the director and chief economist of the Center for Regional Economic Research and a professor of practice in the Department of Finance and Economics in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. He frequently gives his insight on various topics of note in local, regional and national media. In this Local 3…