Master’s Degree

Tombras School Celebrates 30 Years of Networking Trips to New York City

For 30 years, the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations has provided students with invaluable networking trips to New York City. These experiences offer opportunities to connect with industry professionals and include tours of various agencies and departments. This year, 40 students—20 each from advertising and public relations—visited notable companies including Goodby, Silverstein and…
Master’s Student Lindsay DeVore Credits Tombras School for Professional Development Journey

Lindsay DeVore pursued her undergraduate degree in business administration with an emphasis on marketing at a private university. After graduating during the COVID-19 pandemic, she quickly realized she lacked the industry experience most employers desire. As her job search proved more challenging than anticipated, DeVore decided to further her education by enrolling in a master’s…
Tombras School Partners with Knoxville Parks and Recreation for Social Media Analytics Course

The City of Knoxville and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have partnered on various projects that provide students with valuable real-world experience and opportunities to engage with the local community. Recently, students in the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations’ Social Media Analytics course, led by Assistant Professor of Practice Joe Stabb, conducted an…
From Chile to UT, PR Masters Grad Valentina Gomez is Ready to Help Families Like Hers

Valentina Gomez (‘23, ‘24) is set to receive her master’s degree in public relations in just three semesters, following her undergraduate studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she majored in journalism. She will graduate from the College of Communication and Information with a job already secured. During her time at UT, both for…
Tombras School Students get the chance to learn from industry professionals at PRSA Southeast District Conference

The Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations was proud to be an Education Sponsor for the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Southeast District Conference along with Western Carolina University. The three-day conference was held at the UT Conference Center in downtown Knoxville. PRSA Volunteer Chapter along with the Public Relations Student Society of…
Tombras School Senior Interns at Regal Cinemas Over the Summer

Katie Martinson spent her summer interning at Regal Cinemas, one of the largest theatre circuits in the United States. Martinson is a senior at the College of Communication and Information majoring in advertising with a minor in business administration. The San Diego native chose the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, because she wanted to attend school…
Graduating Tombras School student and Army National Guard Soldier Accomplishes Academic Goals

Army National Guard Soldier and nontraditional student Logan Korn is a senior at the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations. He transferred to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, from Pellissippi State Community College where he studied business, economics, and history. Faculty in the Tombras School describe him as hardworking and a go-getter but he…
UT Alumnus Teaching Course in Sports Promotion and Branding while Working for UT Athletics

Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations adjunct lecturer Josh Lively (‘16, ‘19) holds many roles at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In addition to teaching, he serves as an assistant director for strategic communications at Tennessee Athletics, where he’s responsible for overseeing the media relations of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving, and…