Sir John Templeton's family tradition manifests in Chattanooga

Lauren Templeton, 34, is carrying-on, it seems, the tradition of financial savvy associated with her late and much admired grand-uncle, Sir John Templeton. With the backing of a world-class woman hedge-fund operator, Templeton the younger has a few ideas for young women and men regarding neuro-determinants of success in finance and trading. The story's here.

UT-Chattanooga library

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has a new $48MM library, after 20 years of waiting. The TFP reports.

UT Chattanooga Biz enrolment may be capped

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has more than 2,000 business-major enrollees, and the school is considering capping annual participation in the degree program. The TFP reports.

UT budget shortfall worsens

The University of Tennessee is looking at a budget shortfall equal to 20 percent of the State's total contribution to the school, with repercussions for tuition, lengthened days, cutbacks and other facets of the institution. The TFP reports.

Bredesen and two-year colleges

The Times Free Press' Joan Garrett provides in-depth coverage of Gov. Phil Bredesen's intentions regarding raising education outcomes at community colleges, while strengthening four-year institutions. Garrett also reports on the leverage inherent in the proximity of Chattanooga State Community College and UT-Chattanooga.

UTC-IBM pact revealed

UT Chattanooga and IBM are putting the finishing touches on a partnership to first simulate aircraft turbines and, later, maybe enter into a longer-term partnership to leverage the Simulation Center resources in Chattanooga. The TFP reports.

UTC, Armenia lab links

Faculty and students of University of Tennessee-Chattanooga now have a 24/7 link between their labs and labs in Armenia. The TFP reports it here. The work in Armenia is reportedly supported by a grant from NATO Science for Peace Program to UTC, the State Engineering University in Armenia, plus a grant from the Engineering Information Foundation.

IBM Speaker, Oct. 28

In Chattanooga, IBM transformation expert and business strategist Mark Cleverley will speak at UT-Chattanooga. Chattanoogan.com reports.