Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Latest Business Barometer Shows Pessimism Stabilizing

The Tennessee Business Barometer index remained stable in April. The quarterly index is a collaboration between the Jones College Office of Consumer Research (Tim Graeff, director) and Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry. http://www.dnj.com/story/money/business/2016/04/22/latest-business-barometer-shows-pessimism-stabilizing/83393204/

State Insurance Chief Applauds Newest Gamma Iota Sigma Members

Commissioner McPeak of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance was guest speaker for the recent Gamma Iota Sigma induction ceremony.
http://www.mtsunews.com/mcpeak-gis-induction-sp2016/

Graduating Student Veterans Praise Stole Ceremony, MTSU Experience

Jones College senior and veteran Theresa Huntley describes the stole ceremony honoring our graduating veteran students.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxlTql4geUw&feature=youtu.be

Obituary for Dr. Harold "Hal" Wilson

It is with deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Dr. Harold Wilson, who taught in the Department of Accounting for many years and was respected by his students and faculty throughout the college. 
http://www.williamsonmemorial.com/book-of-memories/2473391/Wilson-Dr-Harold-22Hal22-Owen/obituary.php

BERC: Shortage of STEM Workers Costing Tennessee Jobs

A new study says Tennessee has a severe shortage of workers qualified to fill high-tech jobs, a problem that could cost the state billions of dollars in lost business.
http://wmot.org/post/study-shortage-stem-workers-costing-tennessee-jobs#stream/0