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In October 2021, Ohio governor Mike DeWine signed a bill requiring all high schoolers in the state to pass a standalone, half-credit personal finance course to graduate. Testimony from students like Caleigh Jacobs, a finance major at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business, played a big role…

The Haslam College of Business and Dalton Education (a CeriFi company) are collaborating to offer financial planning professionals career-enhancing resources through a new CFP® certification education program. “The partnership with Dalton Education will give finance professionals the knowledge they need to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, one of the most prestigious and useful financial…

The 2021 Haslam Summer Scholars Research Awards program has awarded 32 grants totaling more than $700,000 to Haslam College of Business faculty members to conduct high-quality research. In its eight years, the program has funded nearly $4 million in faculty research. “These summer research awards make it possible for the…

As the culmination of years of hard work, college graduation is always an accomplishment worth celebrating. Graduating in 2021 — while the world is still dealing with the economic ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic — may, however, feel daunting. Laura Cole, director of the Masters Investment Learning Center at the…

At the Haslam College of Business, learning doesn’t stop with the creation and sharing of knowledge. Applying that knowledge is a core part of the college’s mission. Students in Tracie Woidtke’s MBA and undergraduate honors Financial Management class put their knowledge into practice by consulting on real projects with HCA…

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business has announced a gift from Sharon Pryse (HCB, ‘72) and her investment firm, The Trust Company of Tennessee, to endow a directorship for the college’s Masters Investment Learning Center (MILC). Tracie Woidtke, Sharp/Home Federal Bank of Tennessee Professor and head of…

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business is adding 14 new faculty members this fall. The new hires join the departments of accounting and information management, economics, finance, management and entrepreneurship, marketing and supply chain management. Accounting and Information Management Chelsea Smith (CPA, CISA) joins the department of…

The 2020 Haslam Summer Scholars Research Awards program has awarded 28 grants totaling $683,000 to Haslam College of Business faculty members to conduct high-quality research. Now in its seventh year, the program has funded nearly $3 million in faculty research. “Summer research grants help some of our most productive scholars…

Bullying is a common issue that can have lasting, traumatic effects. One University of Tennessee, Knoxville alumnus is using his own experiences of dealing with bullies to help others who face similar problems. Knoxville native Thad Cox (HCB, ’59) earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and went on to enjoy…

With spring break right around the corner, students and families alike are busy gearing up for travel. Laura Cole, director of the Masters Investment Learning Center in the Haslam College of Business, offers some advice for financial safety and convenience to help you enjoy a stress-free spring break. Cole points out that…