Past Events
The Burkett Miller Distinguished Lecture Series is a forum for scientific inquiry which brings internationally recognized scholars to the UTC community to speak on topics critical to an understanding of the Market Economy. Peter Boettke, University Professor of Economics and Philosophy at George Mason University, is the 2023 Distinguished Lecturer.
Speaker: Dr. Peter Boettke
Date: Thursday, February 23rd, 2023
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: UTC University Center Auditorium
710 E. 5th Street
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Economists Dr. Robert Lawson and Dr. Meg Tuszynski, on the following topics: Trade, Economic Freedom of the World, Markets, and Government, and Environmental Economics. This professional development event is completely free and will be hosted on UTC"s campus.
Speakers: Robert Lawson and Meg Tuszynski
Date: Thursday, June 23rd
Time: 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. ET
Location: Rollins College of Business 326 Fletcher Hall:
601 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga TN 37403
Sowell’s scholarship relates to our ongoing debates about inequality, race, school choice, and social justice.
Speaker: Jason Riley
Date: September 22nd
Location: UC Tennessee Room
Links: Speaker Biography and Thomas Sowell
The Student Managed Investment Learning Experience (SMILE) Fund was formed in February 2015 and officially received funds totaling $250,000 from the UC Foundation on July 1, 2015. The fund has now grown to have over $600,000 in assets under management. Learn more from an experienced financial expert!