Eduardo Vega Earns Master's Degree in Business Cybersecurity, Volunteer of Distinction Award at UTK
From the Jun 9, 2026 e-Edition
KNOXVILLE (May 15) — Eduardo Vega, a network administrator at UT Martin and Class of 2018 McKenzie High School graduate, graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Haslam College of Business with a Master of Science in Business Cybersecurity on Friday, May 15. In addition to earning his graduate degree, Vega was recognized as a recipient of the prestigious Volunteer of Distinction Award.
The Volunteer of Distinction Award honors students who have demonstrated extraordinary academic achievement, community engagement, outstanding teaching or excellence in research.
Vega's accomplishments serve as an example of dedication, perseverance and the value of continued education in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity.
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