Ryan Russell, Associate Lecturer of Marketing in UTC’s Gary W. Rollins College of Business, joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM to share how he successfully invited Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole to speak with his class via Zoom on Oct. 30. Russell’s creative outreach follows past high-profile guest appearances, including Mark Cuban…
Probasco Chair Presents “Navigating Tariffs: From City Hall To Global Markets” Panel
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Scott L. Probasco Jr. Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise and the Chattanooga Area Chamber’s International Business Council will co-host a free panel, “Navigating Tariffs: From City Hall to Global Markets,” on Nov. 3 in Fletcher Hall. Moderated by Adam Myers, the discussion will feature Dr. Claudia Williamson Kramer, Mayor…
How communication and lifelong learning unlock career advancement
UTC’s Mark Mendenhall, the J. Burton Frierson Chair of Excellence in Business Leadership, reminds us that everyone is a leader in some capacity—whether managing teams, families, or friendships. He defines leadership as influence and outlines four key steps: awareness of one’s leadership role, honest self-assessment, intentional skill development, and mastery of technical knowledge. Mendenhall emphasizes…
Ryan Russell talks about branding on Jed & JR Mornings
On WGOW 102.3 FM’s “Jed and JR Mornings” (24:45 mark), UTC Associate Lecturer of Marketing and Entrepreneurship Ryan Russell discussed how brands can better connect with younger audiences. Using Cracker Barrel’s recent rebrand as an example, he explained how social media now fosters two-way conversations between companies and consumers. Russell highlighted Rock City’s successful local…
Here at UTC: A New Podcast by Students in The SMILE Fund
The SMILE Fund is an investment account managed by students here on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Over the years, the Fund has grown from 250,000 dollars to three million dollars. Two UTC students now involved in steering the fund are Zane Warren and Justice Cardenas. They’re launching a SMILE Fund podcast…