University of Tennessee Business Analytics Program

06/09/2025

📣 Big news from BAS! 📣

We're thrilled to share that Scott Daughtry has been named Director of Strategy for Tennessee Men’s Basketball under Coach Rick Barnes. 🏀📊

Scott’s innovative work with UT Basketball began as a research project through the Melton Scholars program, which pairs top business analytics undergraduates with faculty mentors to pursue a research project utilizing advanced analytical techniques. As a Melton Scholar, Scott was mentored by Professor Adam Spannbauer, whose guidance helped shape the foundation of the cutting-edge basketball analytics Scott now brings to the Vols' program.

This is a proud moment for the Haslam College of Business and a shining example of how hands-on research opportunities can lead to game-changing careers.

📍Read more from MSN: https://lnkd.in/e5yN_iGv

06/03/2025

Students!

This is a great opportunity to connect with employers, build your network, and explore opportunities at some great companies!

📍 Haslam is headed to D.C.! From August 11–13, 2025, the Haslam College of Business will host a VOLTrek to the DC/NOVA area, visiting top employers like Hilton, EY, Capital One, Leidos, and more. Students will explore career opportunities, connect with alumni, and get a firsthand look at what i...

05/21/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our PhD graduates! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating the incredible accomplishments of:
• Nikhil Naranye
• Yu Jiang
• Harshvardhan

Each of these scholars has successfully defended their dissertation and completed all graduation requirements. We're proud to share that all three have accepted faculty positions, and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in their academic careers.

05/19/2025

We are pleased to share that at this year’s Haslam Awards:
🌟 Charlie Cwiek received the "Outstanding Faculty Service Award."
🔬 Tom Huang was honored with the "Vallett Family Outstanding Researcher Award."

Both Charlie and Tom exemplify excellence in their roles, and we’re proud to see their contributions recognized by the Haslam College of Business.

Congratulations to two incredibly deserving recipients!

05/14/2025

🎓 Celebrating Excellence at Our Senior Awards Banquet

Last week, we had the honor of recognizing some of our most outstanding undergraduate students at the annual Senior Awards Banquet.
We proudly celebrated fourteen of our:

🏅 Top Scholars - students with the highest GPAs
📘 Melton Scholars - elite student research program
⭐ Student Organization Leaders

These remarkable students have gone above and beyond in their academic and leadership pursuits. They’ve given their all for Tennessee, and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make next!

05/05/2025

🎉 This past Friday, the Department of Business Analytics and Statistics celebrated our MSBA students and faculty at our annual Awards Luncheon!

We were proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of several members of our community:
🏆 Veda Seay | Student Leadership Award
🏆 Meet Patel | Career Team Student Liaison
🏆 James Owen | Scholarship and Service Award
🏆 Michel Ballings | Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award AND Outstanding Commitment to Students Award

These honors reflect the incredible talent, dedication, and impact our students and faculty bring to the program. Congratulations to all of our well-deserving awardees!

05/02/2025

⚾️Last night, the Sports Analytics Club enjoyed a perfect evening at Covenant Health Park cheering on the Knoxville Smokies! ⚾️

This event brought together students, faculty, and staff for a great night of baseball and community building. We’re proud to support student organizations that create opportunities for connection, engagement, and fun beyond the classroom.

04/28/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Emma van de Wetering for earning 1st place in the Business Division at this year’s EUReCA (Exhibition in Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement) competition!

Emma’s project showcased impressive analytical work, focusing on master inventory data for the U.S. division of Vita, a global luxury lifestyle brand. Through descriptive analysis, she explored inventory levels, seasonality trends, demand fluctuations, forecast volatility, and other key insights, all aimed at driving smarter supply chain strategies and supporting inventory reduction efforts across the business.

Well-deserved recognition for your outstanding work, Emma! 👏

04/21/2025

📣 Congratulations to Dr. Adam Petrie! 🎉

On behalf of the University of Tennessee Alumni Association, we are thrilled to share that Dr. Petrie has been selected as one of four recipients of the 2025 “Alumni Outstanding Teacher Award”!

This prestigious award honors faculty who demonstrate exceptional creativity, resourcefulness, and impact in the classroom, especially in undergraduate teaching. Selected by both colleagues and students, Dr. Petrie truly exemplifies the excellence this recognition represents.

His dedication to students, innovation in teaching, and contributions beyond the classroom continue to inspire those around him.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Dr. Petrie for this well-deserved recognition!

04/17/2025

📢 Excited to share insights from the recent OR/MS Today article, "Educating in the Age of AI: Future-proofing O.R. Practitioners."

Featuring our very own Dr. Wenjun Zhou, Lawson Professor and Director of the Ph.D. program in Business Analytics at the Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee, Knoxville!

We are committed to preparing future analytics practitioners for the evolving landscape shaped by artificial intelligence. As a past recipient of the INFORMS UPS George D. Smith Prize, our Business Analytics program continues to adapt to meet market demands. AI tools are integrated across our curriculum, ensuring students remain at the forefront of this transformation.

Dr. Zhou contributed valuable perspectives as part of an expert panel at the 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting in Seattle. The panel discussed the role of AI in education, ethical considerations, and how to future-proof graduates. The article highlights our ongoing commitment to staying ahead of market changes and student needs.

Read more about this important discussion and the future of analytics education here:

How will AI impact O.R. practitioners? Is it simply another tool that can be added to an extensive and proven toolbox, or is it poised to fundamentally reshape our approach to solving problems? In either case, how should O.R. educators and practitioners respond to AI and its impact?