Meet the Haslam community

This summer, we are excited to continue spotlighting our Haslam community members with spolight editions of Haslam Headlines. Each edition, we'll be spotlighting students, faculty, staff and alumni. Check out the Haslam Instagram account on Wednesdays to meet the Class of 2024, our newest members of the Haslam community.

What clubs or organizations are you involved in on-campus or in the college?

I have been involved in a number of organizations over the past year both in and outside the Haslam College of Business. More recently, I was a member of Mayuri, the competitive Indian dance team. I am currently the incoming president for NeXxus: Women in supply chain and a member of the Smith Global Leadership Scholar program. Being involved has given me a large network on campus and equipped me to be a more effective leader.

Read more from Jessica.

What advice would you give to a current business student?

Invest in technical skills like coding and data analysis. Your first role might not require querying databases with SQL or building scripts with Python, but even at a beginner level, these skills will give you a major advantage. There are many free online resources to learn these skills in your spare time, and they will open up new and unanticipated opportunities as your career progresses.

Read more from Wesley.

What is your favorite thing about campus or the Knoxville community? Why?

I truly enjoy the festive and welcoming atmosphere of UT Knoxville's campus and environment. As a dedicated Vol fan, I also enjoy attending sporting events and entertainment activities throughout campus. The City of Knoxville offers a very unique experience in relation to the series of festivals, concerts, and civic engagement opportunities that take place annually. The Dogwood Arts Festival, Kuumba Festival, Rossini Festival, and others come to mind when I think of entertaining and engaging community activities.

Read more from Clarence.

What does a day in the life of look like?

Supporting an American multinational technology company with supply chain design and initiatives. Responsible for oversight of dynamic technology integrations, predictive metric analysis, and developing solutions with increased efficiencies to leverage growth opportunities.

Read more from Ashleigh.

What has been one of your favorite courses in college?

Marketing 350 with Professor Michelletto. She got to know us personally and was so nice and refreshing. She made class super fun with great examples and stories. That class was at 8 am, and I was excited for it every time.

Read more from Reed.
 

What is some advice you might share with a student in Haslam?

Learn something new every day. Don't be afraid to explore different opportunities, and be open to new experiences. Both of these can be life changing. Always strive to be better and do better.

Read more from Eva.

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