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. Two UTC students involved in steering the fund are Zane Warren and Justice Cardenas. This semester, they launched a SMILE Fund podcast – and here’s their latest episode,…
UTC Sophomore Earns National Championship in T.E.A.M. University Challenge
The Chattanoogan highlighted UTC sophomore Vu Nguyen’s first-place finish in the 2025 T.E.A.M. University Challenge, a national investment portfolio competition featuring more than 600 students from 14 universities. Representing the Gary W. Rollins College of Business and the SMILE Fund, Nguyen’s disciplined strategy and global investment perspective earned him the top spot, while senior teammate…
The SMILE Fund Podcast: Wacky Signs Of Economic Times
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. This semester, they launched a SMILE…
The SMILE Fund Podcast: How The Macro Influences Decisions
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. Last month, they launched a SMILE…
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…