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Spotlight Stories
Gus Alvarez-Suchini: Connecting Data Science and Athletics
The UT Ph.D. student is teaching young students about data science through soccer.
Jared Smith: From Vol Court to His Own Ventures
Jared Smith (UT B.S., ’16; M.S., ’17; Ph.D., ’20) did not set out to become an entrepreneur. He set out to solve problems. That instinct, honed through years of research, competitions and late nights troubleshooting code, led him to co-found two companies and return to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as a mentor for the
Jessica Doppelt: Smoky Mountain Business Leader
Growing up in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Jessica Bookstaff Doppelt’s (HCB, ’00) story is woven with family legacy, business acumen and a passion for community. Doppelt recently returned to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to speak to the current Haslam College of Business M.S. in Marketing cohort at the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship
From Campus to Cutting Edge: Alexandria Carter’s Biomedical Innovation Journey
Growing up in Knoxville, Alexandria Carter (UT, ’23) dreamed of pursuing a music career in Nashville. She never imagined becoming a scientist, let alone a biomedical entrepreneur. When Carter began her studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, however, she discovered a surprising new passion for engineering. “It was really UT that lit that initial
UT Haslam Anderson Center Hosts Meet the Founders Event Featuring Blake Thompson of Teammate Basketball
The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, housed in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business, hosted its first Meet the Founders event of the academic year on September 3. The gathering featured Blake Thompson (UT M.S., ’12), founder and owner of Teammate Basketball, a grassroots organization launched in 2017 to empower youth
More Than an Athlete: UT Track Star Builds Fashion Brand
Javonte’ Harding is used to making an impression, whether he’s sprinting on the track or designing clothing that speaks to the soul. A graduate student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a standout on the UT track team, Harding is also the founder of I.AM.NRML, a fashion brand that challenges the idea of what
UT Haslam MBA Student Finds Harmony Between Studies and Country Music
Matt Allum is pursuing a music career and higher education.
Diamond Monroe: A Proud Entrepreneur
Diamond Monroe, a driven Full-Time MBA student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business, is the founder of Diamond Monroe Organics, an all-natural skincare and hair growth brand built with purpose, passion and plenty of research. With a dual focus in supply chain and entrepreneurship, Monroe brings both scientific rigor and entrepreneurial
Rachel’s Dessert Bar: Baking Turned Business
Rachel’s Dessert Bar is a small Knoxville, student-owned business from Haslam marketing major Rachel Stewart.
Kayla Moran’s Entrepreneurial Journey into Influencer Law
Kayla Moran, a UT College of Law alumna, founded an influencer law firm to meet a growing need in the creator economy.