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‍The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Expands Partnership With Noodle to Launch Master of Science in Business Cybersecurity Online

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. and NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has launched its Master of Science in Business Cybersecurity (MSBC) online degree program, which is currently accepting applications for a spring 2024 start. The program was established in partnership with Noodle, higher education's leading strategy, services, and technology partner.‍

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  • The program was established in partnership with Noodle , higher education's leading strategy, services, and technology partner.‍
    Employing both synchronous and asynchronous instruction, the online MSBC program trains students in essential cybersecurity tenets.
  • The Haslam College of Business is expanding its online degrees to include the field of business cybersecurity to anticipate and serve 21st century workforce needs.
  • The program recognizes the massive impact of cybersecurity on business, which is estimated to cost the global economy more than $10 trillion annually by 2025 .
  • Stephen Green, Noodle chief partnership officer, stated: "Noodle is proud to expand our partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Haslam College of Business on such an important degree program, training leaders in business cybersecurity."

Haslam's Online Graduate Business Programs Debut at No. 4 in National Ranking

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

2 among publics in the U.S. News Best Online Graduate Business Programs ranking released today.

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  • 2 among publics in the U.S. News Best Online Graduate Business Programs ranking released today.
  • This ranking was based on data from the MS in Supply Chain Management Online and marks the first time Haslam was eligible to be included in the ranking.
  • "This ranking is a direct reflection of that effort, which will ensure the program's continuing relevance and impact."
  • "Haslam is already expanding its online offerings with a just-launched online MBA program and additional offerings in the works," Mangum said.

The Haslam School of Business Debuts Innovative Franchise Certificate Program

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Haslam College of Business and Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville welcomes in 2023 the inaugural class for a brand new offering: The Franchise Certificate Program. The University continues to strive towards the strategic initiative of building a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem across Tennessee and the region, with franchising being a foundational part of that ecosystem. According to the International Franchise Association (IFA), franchising had a tremendous year in 2021, and 2022 looks to be another strong year for economic recovery.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Haslam College of Business and Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville welcomes in 2023 the inaugural class for a brand new offering: The Franchise Certificate Program .
  • "The first priority of the Franchise Certificate Program is to provide entrepreneurial options for potential future business owners," said Lynn Youngs, Executive Director of the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
  • To help build the Franchise Certificate Program, Cordell Riley, a franchising expert with nearly 30 years of experience, aims to build the program out in the coming years.
  • For more information on the Haslam School of Business please visit haslam.utk.edu to find out more about UT Knoxville, visit utk.edu.

Woolpert Hires Angie Perkins Haslam to Lead Firmwide Grants Services

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Monday, November 21, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veteran grants administrator Angie Perkins Haslam has been hired by Woolpert as grants services manager, leading Woolpert's professional grant capabilities across the firm. Perkins Haslam has more than 15 years of experience in public planning and financial support, writing grants, grant reporting and management, and conducting financial analyses to assist government clients in locating and securing millions of dollars to address community needs.

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  • Perkins Haslam and her grants services team are connecting local and state governments to available federal funding.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veteran grants administrator Angie Perkins Haslam has been hired by Woolpert as grants services manager, leading Woolpert's professional grant capabilities across the firm.
  • Perkins Haslam's clients historically double their odds of being awarded a federal grant due to the services she provides.
  • Woolpert provides grants services to connect new and existing state and local clients with available funding that supports their infrastructure and capital investment goals.

FirstEnergy Stadium and Cleveland Browns Charge Ahead with Evolv Technology’s AI Weapons Detection Screening System

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

The stadium is operated by Haslam Sports Group (HSG) , a values-driven organization committed to unifying people through sports and entertainment.

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  • The stadium is operated by Haslam Sports Group (HSG) , a values-driven organization committed to unifying people through sports and entertainment.
  • Since employing Evolv, the fan entry experience at Lower.com Field has vastly improved, which has led to Evolv becoming its official fan screening provider.
  • Evolv has allowed us to significantly improve our stadium ingress, which is a pivotal piece of a fans overall event experience.
  • Evolv Technology, Evolv Express, Evolv Insights, and Evolv Cortex AI are registered trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville Expands Relationship with Noodle to Launch an Online Master of Business Administration

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. and NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's (UTK) Haslam College of Business announced today the expansion of its relationship with Noodle, the country's fastest-growing online learning network, to launch an Online MBA (OMBA). The program is currently accepting applications for a Spring 2023 start.

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  • The OMBA expands on The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's existing portfolio of online programs launched in collaboration with Noodle, including the Executive MBA for Global Supply Chain, Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Online (MS-SCM), Online Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Online Master of Public Health, and five other MBA programs.
  • "Our Online MBA will open the door to global connections, strategic insights, and new business perspectives from wherever students are.
  • Informed by over 100 years of business education and research, the AACSB-accredited Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, produces industry leaders with a bias for action.
  • The Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville , founded in 1914, consists of approximately 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

U.S. News Ranks Haslam as Top 20 Business School Among Public Universities

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

This is Haslam's highest ranking in U.S. News Best Graduate Business Schools and places the college among the top 20 U.S. public universities.

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  • This is Haslam's highest ranking in U.S. News Best Graduate Business Schools and places the college among the top 20 U.S. public universities.
  • This assessment, which accounts for 25 percent of the ranking, indicates peer institutions recognize Haslam as a school that is rising in stature.
  • Stephen L. Mangum , dean and Stokely Foundation Leadership Chair of the Haslam College of Business, said the increase in Haslam's peer assessment is a welcome development.
  • The publication received 364 responses, and of those, 143 business schools provided sufficient data to calculate a weighted ranking.

Wilson Center Names Ambassador Mark Green as Next President, Director and CEO

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

"Mark's experience and accomplishments have prepared him well to be the next leader of the Wilson Center," said Wilson Board Chair Governor Bill Haslam.

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  • "Mark's experience and accomplishments have prepared him well to be the next leader of the Wilson Center," said Wilson Board Chair Governor Bill Haslam.
  • "I'm pleased to learn the Wilson Center's board of directors has recommended Ambassador Mark Green to serve as the next president and CEO.
  • "I am excited to learn my friend Mark Green is assuming responsibilities as the Director, President, and CEO of the Wilson Center," said U.S.
  • The Wilson Center is ranked one of the top think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania.

The Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Honored with WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200924005021/en/
    2020 North America WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award winner (Photo: Business Wire)
    The WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award series elevates the visibility of impact-focused research and the institutions that conduct it.
  • "With this award, we are recognizing quality, innovation and impact in business research conducted by the Haslam College of Business, said Bob Zarazowski.
  • The Haslam College of Business has a long history of producing high quality research and we are happy to recognize their program with the WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award, said Gregg Gordon.
  • The Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville , founded in 1914, consists of approximately 5,500 undergraduate and graduate students.

Pilot Company and Haslam family donate $5 million to build new Emergency Department at East Tennessee Children's Hospital

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Monday, September 21, 2020

The facility will be named Pilot Emergency Care Center,in honor of past, present and future Pilot Company team members and their families.

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  • The facility will be named Pilot Emergency Care Center,in honor of past, present and future Pilot Company team members and their families.
  • In a statement, the Haslam family said: "East Tennessee Children's Hospital is a beacon of hope in our community.
  • We are grateful to partner with East Tennessee Children's Hospital in setting the standard for pediatric emergency medical care in our region."
  • The donation represents gifts from Pilot Company; Natalie and Jim Haslam; Dee and Jimmy Haslam; Crissy and Bill Haslam; and Ann and Steve Bailey.