KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s index of leading economic indicators, a barometer of things to come, paints a bright picture, University of Tennessee economists reported Thursday. “The index has improved five straight months, and that’s very good news,” said UT-Knoxville economist Matt Murray. “Three consecutive months in one direction is considered a trend.” After many months
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee will earn about 18 percent on its long-term investments this year, UT treasurer Charles Peccolo told the school’s trustees Thursday. In his annual report, Peccolo said UT’s long-term investments total about $385 million from private gifts. “The market value of our endowment (interest) will be $70 million June 30…about
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Student fee increases, the 1996-97 budget and termination of 20 low-productivity academic majors were approved Thursday by University of Tennessee trustees. The fee hikes range from 3 percent for undergraduate students to 10 percent for out-of-state students in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and veterinary medicine. It is the second straight year of 3