Boyd Center Study: Tennessee’s Uninsured Rate Up Slightly
A new report released by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research shows Tennessee’s overall uninsured rate is now at 6.7 percent, an increase from 6.1 percent in 2017.
Baker Center Brief Offers Recommendations for TVA
A new policy brief from the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy offers insight into the changes facing the electricity industry and five recommendations how the Tennessee Valley Authority can position itself for the future.
Culinary Program Partners on Temporary Cook Training Program
Chef Greg Eisele, director of UT’s Culinary and Catering Program, and the Smoky Mountain Chapter of the American Culinary Federation are launching a temporary kitchen staffing service, the Fundamental Cooks Program.
Anderson Center Accepting Applications for Boyd Venture Challenge
Student-owned start-up businesses seeking funding can now apply to the Boyd Venture Challenge, a seed-fund grant competition which awards students up to $20,000 in startup capital.
New Research Shows Danger to CEOs when Firms Over- or Underpay Taxes
A recently published study by James Chyz, associate professor of accounting in the Haslam College of Business, shows that the likelihood of a CEO being fired increases if their firm pays considerably more or less in taxes than similar corporations.
Vol Court Speaker Series and Pitch Competition Kicks Off Sept. 12
Students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community are encouraged to pitch their business ideas at Vol Court, a semiannual pitch competition and speaker series hosted by the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in UT’s Haslam College of Business.
Economist Available to Speak on White House Trade Negotiations
Matt Murray, director of the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy and assistant director of the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, is available talk about the implications of trade negotiations and the impact they could have industries and workers in Tennessee and the rest of the country.
UT Knoxville Has $1.7 Billion Annual Economic Impact on the State
UT generates $1.7 billion in annual income and supports more than 35,000 jobs in Tennessee, according to a study by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research.
UT to Host Free Conference on Census Data August 21
Generations expert Amy Lynch and national data experts from the US Census Bureau will be in Knoxville on August 21 to share information about the upcoming 2020 census.
Six Quick Questions on Tax-Free Weekend
Tennessee’s annual tax-free weekend kicks off Friday, giving consumers across the state an opportunity to stock up.
Five Tips for Preparing for Your Career During Your First Year in College
Experts say the decisions you make during your freshman year can have implications for your career when you graduate.
Adam Brown Social Media Command Center Announces Partnership to Form Social Analytics Consortium
The Adam Brown Social Media Command Center has partnered with social analytics labs at universities across the country to form the Social Analytics Consortium (SAC).