Dallas businessman donates $3M to Tennessee college
Nashville’s Fisk University has received a multimillion-dollar gift from a Dallas businessman and philanthropist. According to a news release, Roland Parrish has donated $3 million to the school. The gift will fund the construction of the Roland G......»»
AT&T launches faster wireless speeds in Alabama college town
Telecommunications giant AT&T is expanding its faster wireless service in an Alabama college town. Long-Term Evolution (LTE) - Licensed Assisted Access (LAA) has launched for AT&T in Tuscaloosa, along with Austin, Dallas, Houston, Little Rock, Sa.....»»
How Charlotte college football kickoff organizers are making most of likely sellout
For the third time in four years, Charlotte will be among a handful of cities hosting a neutral-site college football kickoff game when West Virginia plays Tennessee at Bank of America Stadium. And organizers anticipate a sellout at the 74,000-capac.....»»
How Tennessee businesses are finding, recruiting and retaining employees
Since July 2015 when the Office of Consumer Research in the Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University began conducting the Tennessee Business Barometer Survey, staffing has consistently been one of the top problems facing Tenn.....»»
Eddie George wants you to be healthier; Here"s how he"ll help
Former Tennessee Titan and College Hall of Fame running back Eddie George is partnering with fellow athletes to help you get healthier. According to Forbes, George is joining online wellness program Fan Health Network as a captain. Through the FH.....»»
Dallas Mavs team donates to domestic violence shelters after sexual harrassment probe
The Dallas Mavericks are just days away from tip off. But, right now, the Mavs' focus is on more than just basketball. It's also on cleaning up their image and starting over. In the last few days, the Mavericks have donated more than $1 million t.....»»
Harvard trial proves it’s easier to get into an elite college if your family donates — here are 5 other ways the wealthy have an edge
The closely-watched affirmative action trial is pulling back the curtain on the opaque world of college admissions......»»
So-called "Frack Master" pleads guilty in Dallas to fraud
Prosecutors say a Dallas businessman who dubbed himself the "Frack Master" and went on TV to discuss oil and gas has pleaded guilty to fraud and tax evasion charges in an $80 million scam......»»
Is this Tennessee-based public company planning to move its HQ to Dallas?
Based on its online presence, a Tennessee-based company that reported $1.8 billion in revenue last year may have its sights set on a relocation to downtown Dallas......»»
Memphis mayor, other officials working to keep Fred"s HQ from moving to Dallas
With the home of Fred’s future HQ in question, city, county and state officials in Tennessee are trying to intervene......»»
Bloomberg gives $1.8B to John Hopkins; Tennessee set aside $350M for free community college for the whole state
Why this donation will do little to transform college affordability......»»
Why Bloomberg’s $1.8 billion Johns Hopkins donation won’t transform college affordability
Officials in Tennessee set aside $350 million to make community college free for that entire state......»»
After rumors of a relocation to Dallas, Tennessee public company puts HQ up for sale
Moving trucks are headed to the Memphis-based company, which is rumored to be considering a relocation to Dallas......»»
Mark Cuban, 2929 Entertainment sells move theater chain
Landmark Theatres has found a buyer. It’s not one of the streaming services that have considered acquiring the Los Angeles-based art-house chain owned by Dallas businessman Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner’s 2929 Entertainment. Rather, indie distrib.....»»
Former training building for Braniff Airways hits the market
A Dallas building with a 50-year-old past has hit the market. Braniff Hostess College Redevelopment, a five-story, 59,925-square-foot building situated on just under an acre at 2801 Wycliff Ave., is being listed by real estate firm Marcus & Millichap (N.....»»
Hotel famous for daily duck marches to open North Texas location
A Southern hotel brand known for daily duck marches is planning a North Texas location. The Peabody, a historic lodging in Memphis, Tennessee, is slated to bring a hotel to Roanoke, near Texas Motor Speedway, reported the Dallas Morning News. The pro.....»»
Nashville college launches architecture program
Nashville’s building boom has reached the classroom. Belmont University is launching a bachelor of architecture program, becoming the first such program in Middle Tennessee and the second in the state. The five-year degree will begin classes i.....»»
VP at YMCA understands working for a nonprofit "is a calling"
Keith Vinson, the vice president of operations for the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, found his calling during junior college, and since then, has worked to impact youth “one day at a time, one life at a time.â€.....»»
College students desperate for jobs are getting scammed online by criminals posing as tech recruiters
College students looking to join the workforce are being targeted by scammers offer.....»»
300 protesters arrested at Columbia University and City College of New York
There has been a wave of protests at several universities across the country in recent weeks over the Israel-Hamas war. Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesHundreds of arrests have been ma.....»»
California college grad the 14th person to fall off "serial killer" cliffs; family says death "preventable"
California college grad the 14th person to fall off "serial killer" cliffs; family says death "preventable".....»»