The Conversation: Donors Give More When Asked to Help People Get Back on Their Feet Instead of Meeting Immediate Needs – New Research
Charities use a variety of fundraising tactics.
The Conversation: Global Shipping Has a New Climate Strategy — It’s Vague, Obscure and Almost Noncommittal, but It May Be Pointing the Industry in the Right Direction
The maritime trade industry is responsible for about 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Impacts of Child Abuse Cost Tennessee Billions Annually
Economic Impact of Child Maltreatment in Tennessee
Business Leaders Express Optimism About Tennessee Economy Despite Lingering Worries about Inflation
Tennessee business leaders remain optimistic about the state’s economy despite concerns.
Tennessee Prices Made State 10th Most Affordable in the US
According to new regional data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and analyzed by the Tennessee State Data Center, housed in UT’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, the state’s prices ranked as the 10th lowest in the nation in 2021.
Business Class Awards Grants to Local Nonprofits
Alex Miller, William B. Stokely Chair in Management, has led students in awarding a total of $130,000 to 24 organizations since launching the ‘Learning through Giving’ course in 2016.
The Conversation: What’s Program-Related Investment? A Management Scholar Explains One Way that Foundations Support Charities Without Giving Money Away for Good
Foundations mostly give money away in the form of grants. But there’s also a way for them to make a kind of loan that can stretch their charitable dollars.
Boyd Center Report Shows Recession Less Likely in Tennessee, but Economic Growth Will Slow
An increase in residents and a strong labor market are among the reasons Tennessee is less likely to experience a recession.
Amazon Selects Professor to Tackle High-Impact Technical Challenges
Qiusheng Wu will work with Amazon to solve large-scale high-impact technical challenges related to geospatial data science, machine learning and mapping.
Student Innovators Win Start Up Funds
A mobile app to scan perishable foods, a dual-functioning automotive window tint, and a straw that detects drink tampering swept the podium at the fall 2022 Vol Court.
UT Ranks 7th Worldwide in Entrepreneurship Research Productivity
The only research-focused ranking of entrepreneurial programs ranks UT seventh in the world for entrepreneurship research productivity.
Business Leaders Survey: Inflation Woes Still Alive but Beginning to Ease
Views on inflation are beginning to soften as many state business leaders believe Tennessee’s economy is on a much better trajectory than the nation’s.