Business and Technology

BlueSky Tennessee Institute graduates first cohort at ETSU

Twenty-six students from East Tennessee State University’s College of Business and Technology will make history as the first graduates of the BlueSky Tennessee Institute, a milestone they will celebrate during ETSU’s Fall Commencement later this week..

Cybersecurity Receives ABET Accreditation

The College of Business and Technology and the Department of Computing continues to solidify its reputation as a leader in computing education. The Cybersecurity and Modern Networks program has earned accreditation by ABET, the premier global accreditor for computing, engineering and technology programs.

ETSU CyberBucs Shine at 2024 CyberForce Competition®

ETSU’s CyberBucs cybersecurity team showcased their growing expertise at the 2024 CyberForce Competition®, finishing an impressive 25th place out of 96 teams from 75 universities and colleges across the country.

ETSU student graduates despite losing it all to Helene

Fate Walker graduated from ETSU last weekend with a bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, concentrating in Animation, and will begin the Master of Fine Arts program this spring to continue studying motion capture and feature animation. After overcoming the challenges of losing everything in Hurricane Helene, Fatre hopes to teach future animators, inspired by their experiences to become a better educator.

Why I Teach: Dr. Melanie B. Richards

Whether you're an educator, a media and marketing professional, or simply curious about the future of AI technology in higher ed, this episode of Why I Teach is a must-listen. It features Dr. Melanie B. Richards, the interim director of ETSU's new School of Marketing and Media in the ETSU College of Business & Technology.

ETSU Celebrates Fall 2024 Graduates at Commencement

Congratulations graduates! East Tennessee State University celebrated the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2024 during two Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 14.

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Every year, the College of Business and Technology acknowledges a standout student for their excellence in their chosen program. While the criteria for selecting these exceptional students may vary by department, the honor and prestige of being recognized as a Student of Excellence remain consistent across all departments.

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B.S. in Economics, May 1994
Brandon Milhorn

Milhorn is a native of Tennessee who earned his B.S. in Economics from ETSU where he graduated summa cum laude in 1994 and is a member of the Business & Technology Hall of Fame. The Conference of State Bank Supervisors’ Board of Directors announced the appointment of Brandon Milhorn, currently deputy to FDIC Vice Chairman Travis Hill and previously chief operating officer, chief of staff and deputy to FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams, as its next president and CEO.

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