Haslam College of Business - UT

09/17/2026

Thank you to Byron Boston of Dynex Capital for sharing more than 40 years of experience and insight with attendees of the Neel Corporate Governance Center’s Governance Insights Speaker Series.

Byron offered thoughtful perspectives on how good risk management requires a good imagination. He shared lessons from navigating the Global Financial Crisis and the global pandemic, as well as how studying pivotal moments in history can help us better understand and navigate today’s greatest risks.

09/16/2026

The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has welcomed 21 faculty members to its 2026-27 Faculty Fellows program, its largest cohort since the program launched in 2023.

This year’s fellows represent 11 colleges across the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, bringing perspectives from business, engineering, education, music, nursing and more to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration around entrepreneurship and innovation.

Meet the 2026-27 cohort and learn more about the program: https://haslam.utk.edu/news/ut-entrepreneurship-center-welcomes-largest-faculty-fellows-cohort/

09/14/2026

Dee and Jimmy Haslam joined Chancellor Donde Plowman for her latest On Leadership conversation, sharing the values that have shaped their approach to leadership, community and giving back.

Their recent $130 million investment will support student success, scholarships and faculty recruitment at the Haslam College of Business and across UT.

Watch the full interview here:

Dee and Jimmy Haslam speak with Chancellor Plowman on leadership, service, and philanthropy at the University of Tennessee.

09/14/2026

Congratulations to Haslam professor Garriy Shteynberg on being named a 2026 Society for Personality and Social Psychology Fellow! 🎉

With more than 20 years of experience in social psychology, Shteynberg is bringing his expertise in human behavior to Haslam’s Department of Marketing, where his research is exploring areas including consumer behavior, AI and the relationships people form with technology.

Read more about his recognition and research: https://haslam.utk.edu/news/ut-haslam-marketing-professor-honored-by-eminent-international-body/

09/10/2026

This fall, Haslam welcomed approximately 2,505 new undergraduate students and reached a record 9,897 total undergraduate enrollment. The incoming class also set new academic records for the college, with first-year students earning an average high school GPA of 4.22 and an average ACT score of 28.4.

With students joining us from across the U.S. and around the world, Haslam continues to grow a community of future business leaders prepared to make an impact.

Learn more about Haslam’s record-setting undergraduate enrollment: https://haslam.utk.edu/news/uts-haslam-college-of-business-sets-record-for-total-undergraduate-enrollment/

09/09/2026

The future of Haslam is taking shape! Stop by the Haslam Business Building atrium to check out the Randy Boyd Hall model and display for a closer look at our new business building, currently under construction.

09/09/2026

This Friday, Byron L. Boston, chairman of the board and co-chief executive officer of Dynex Capital Inc., joins the Neel Corporate Governance Center’s Governance Insights Speaker Series.

Drawing from his extensive experience in board leadership, real estate finance and capital markets, Boston will share insight into strategic decision-making and long-term value creation.
Make plans to attend: https://haslam.utk.edu/neelcgc/speaker-schedule/

09/08/2026

U.S. Air Force veteran and physician Yamil Miranda-Usúa (PEMBA, ’25) used his Organizational Action Project to help launch the Military and Veterans Primary Care Center at Tampa General Hospital, bringing together healthcare services tailored to the needs and experiences of veterans. Now serving more than 650 patients, the center reflects how Miranda-Usúa turned lessons in leadership, marketing, finance and partnerships into meaningful impact for his community.

Read more about his journey: https://haslam.utk.edu/news/haslam-alums-mba-project-expands-veterans-healthcare-options-in-the-tampa-florida-area/

09/07/2026

See what the Haslam Professional MBA experience is like firsthand.

Join us Saturday, September 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a ProMBA Info Session designed to give prospective students a closer look at the program. Sit in on a class, connect with current students and faculty, and explore how the ProMBA is structured for working professionals.

Discover whether the Haslam ProMBA is the right fit for your goals. Register today: https://lnkd.in/egnM-iu8

09/04/2026

Earlier this week, Haslam students heard from UT alumnus and entrepreneur Yosh*toshi Momoki, founder of Good Ole Tennessee Bar in Tokyo, as part of the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation’s Signature Speaker Series.

Yoshi shared insights from his entrepreneurial journey and experiences building a business across cultures, giving students a firsthand look at the intersection of entrepreneurship and international business. Thank you to Yoshi for returning to Rocky Top and sharing his perspective with the next generation of Vol entrepreneurs! 🍊