Business and Technology

Spotlighting Faculty and Staff Achievements

The College of Business and Technology is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of its faculty and staff through the 2024 CBAT Faculty and Staff Awards. These awards honor excellence in teaching, research, service, and staff contributions across the college.

Cybersecurity Receives ABET Accreditation

The College of Business and Technology and the Department of Computing continues to solidify its reputation as a leader in computing education. The Cybersecurity and Modern Networks program has earned accreditation by ABET, the premier global accreditor for computing, engineering and technology programs.

CBAT Andrew Leadership Academy Celebrates Largest Cohort

The College of Business and Technology is excited to introduce the newest, and largest, cohort of the CBAT Andrew Leadership Academy! The 2024-2025 class includes 58 exceptional senior and graduate students from across the college.

New Director of Research and Innovation in CBAT

Dr. Andrew Dunn Named Inaugural Director of Research and Innovation

Dr. Andrew Dunn has been named the inaugural Director of Research and Creative Activities for the College of Business and Technology. In this newly created role, Dr. Dunn will lead the College's efforts to expand its foundation for scholarly excellence and foster innovation across all disciplines.

Dr. Melanie Richards Named Interim Director of CBAT’s School of Marketing and Media

The College is pleased to announce that Dr. Melanie B. Richards has been appointed as the Interim Director of the newly established School of Marketing and Media within the College of Business and Technology.

Celebrating CBAT’s 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

Congratulations to the five individuals recently inducted into the College of Business and Technology Hall of Fame. These leaders exemplify our mission to educate, innovate, collaborate, and inspire, making lasting impacts on their industries and communities.

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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
"As an educator, few things are more rewarding than witnessing students achieve their academic goals and graduate from college. It represents the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice on the part of the students and their families. Seeing students walk across the stage, receive their diplomas, and move on to the next phase of their lives is a reminder of the transformative power of education and the impact that it can have on the lives of individuals and their communities."

Dr. Tony Pittarese
Dean, College of Business & Technology
Professor of Computing

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Student Excellence Awards
Every year, the College of Business and Technology acknowledges a standout student for their excellence in their chosen program. While the criteria for selecting these exceptional students may vary by department, the honor and prestige of being recognized as a Student of Excellence remain consistent across all departments.

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B.S. in Economics, May 1994
Brandon Milhorn

Milhorn is a native of Tennessee who earned his B.S. in Economics from ETSU where he graduated summa cum laude in 1994 and is a member of the Business & Technology Hall of Fame. The Conference of State Bank Supervisors’ Board of Directors announced the appointment of Brandon Milhorn, currently deputy to FDIC Vice Chairman Travis Hill and previously chief operating officer, chief of staff and deputy to FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams, as its next president and CEO.

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Accreditation

The College of Business and Technology has set high standards for the instruction and curriculum within each academic department. Therefore, our degree programs are accredited by premier organizations within each discipline.