ETSU College of Business & Technology

05/27/2026

Student support is growing, with Jordan Fanuele and Heather Tilson joining CBAT as academic advisors! 🎉

Our fantastic academic advisors within CBAT help students navigate life inside and outside of the classroom to make sure they’re ready for ETSU and beyond!

05/26/2026

This Buc is heading to Washington! 🏛

Dr. Janel Paulk from the Department of Computing has been selected as a Presidential Innovation Fellow, where she’ll contribute to and enhance a special national project.

ETSU's Dr. Janel Paulk earns prestigious Presidential Innovation Fellowship to push forward a special project within the federal government.

05/20/2026

Creating memories that last a lifetime just became a fully dedicated degree! 🎢

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission has approved the new Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism Management, launching this fall.

Building on the existing concentration within the Department of Management and Supply Chain, this full degree prepares students to jump into one of Tennessee’s fastest-growing industries!

https://news.etsu.edu/articles/rooted-in-regional-needs-etsu-launches-two-new-programs

05/19/2026

ICYMI, CBAT Research and Creative Activity (RCA) wrapped up the semester with the launch of its new Bucs and Brews series featuring expert faculty-led presentations on modern topics.

For example, Shara Lange, with the Department of Media and Communication, explored the world of creative non-fiction productions!

Topics also included NIL with SARM’s Brian Johnston, and banking history with Economics and Finance’s Kevin Kilgore and Bill Trainor. Be on the lookout for future Bucs and Brews in the fall!

05/18/2026

Doing what we do best in CBAT, supporting students throughout their academic journey. 🙌

The newly created BucGuide Academy (BGA) has wrapped up its first year of supporting second-year students, and we can’t wait to see it grow and evolve going forward!

Read more about the program and other support systems within CBAT ⬇

https://news.etsu.edu/articles/bucguide-academy-cbats-newest-student-support-program

05/13/2026

We’re still thinking about the CBAT digital media senior showcase! 🤩

Our seniors showed off their demo reels, highlighting all the work and progress they’ve made throughout the program! 🥳

05/12/2026

Congratulations to the 13 ETSU CBAT ROTC cadets on being commissioned! 🎉

Now commissioned as Second Lieutenants and ETSU graduates, they’re ready to lead and serve. 🙌

05/11/2026

05/08/2026

Internship and job season, take notice! 👀

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) within CBAT recently hosted a resume and LinkedIn workshop to help get students ready for upcoming applications and interviews!

05/07/2026

Even though it was a simulation, the stakes felt real for these supply chain management students. 😤

The supply chain capstone simulation gives students real challenges, including strategic sourcing, logistics operations, inventory management, production management, and customer service.

It’s the ultimate test of everything they’ve learned, preparing them for the fast-paced demands of the supply chain world.