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In Memoriam: Professor and Director Ronald E. Taylor

September 15, 2023 by CCI

Ronald E. Taylor, former professor and director of the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations, passed away Sept. 11, 2023.  Taylor came to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in January 1984 after earning his PhD in advertising from the University of Illinois. He was head the Department of Advertising and when the current Tombras […]

Filed Under: CCI History, Faculty News, News, School of Advertising and Public Relations

In this black and white photo, Daily Beacon editor Jeff Copeskey interviews a football player on the field.

Alum Creates Endowment for the Daily Beacon Staff

August 31, 2023 by CCI

Jeff Copeskey’s (‘82) first journalism class at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, changed the trajectory of his future. Copeskey had been studying business at UT before switching majors in 1979 and entering the College of Communication and Information. His basic reporting class was sent to cover the aftermath of a fire on The Strip on […]

Filed Under: Alumni News, Impact Stories, School of Journalism & Media, Student Experience Stories

Headshot of ADPR master's alumna Amanda Andrews

Master’s Alum Finds Success in Communications at Y-12

August 17, 2023 by CCI

Chancellor’s Professor Suzie Allard knew Amanda Andrews would find a way to achieve her career goals no matter what hurdles stood in the way.  Andrews was a student in Allard’s data science class while pursuing her master’s degree in advertising and public relations from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Communication and Information. “Amanda […]

Filed Under: Alumni News, CCI Research & Innovation Center, Featured Story, News, School of Advertising and Public Relations

Football star Peyton Manning pumps his fist at a UT versus University of Alabama football game. A giant orange letter S is held up in the background behind him.

Peyton Manning Joins College of Communication and Information Faculty 

August 11, 2023 by CCI

KNOXVILLE, TENN – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Communication and Information (CCI) has appointed Peyton Manning (’97) as a professor of practice starting in the fall 2023 term.   Manning is a nationally recognized media personality, entrepreneur, sports commentator, and former professional athlete. As part of his appointment, Manning will join select classes during […]

Filed Under: Alumni News, Faculty News, Featured Story, News, School of Communication Studies

JEM Alumnus Trinity Worthy

CCI’s Remote Internship Program Provides Pathway to Success

August 9, 2023 by CCI

Caption: Journalism and Media alumnus Trinity Worthy, who participated in CCI’s VOLs Remote Internship program. Trinity Worthy (‘21) had no job prospects on the horizon when she saw a notice about a remote internship program for College of Communication and Information students and recent graduates. Worthy had just graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, […]

Filed Under: Alumni News, Featured Story, News, School of Journalism & Media, Student Experience Stories, Student News

Meredith Goins speaks to a table of conference attendees.

CCI’s Links up with World Data System as a Leader in Open Science Initiatives

August 7, 2023 by CCI

Caption: Meredith Goins, director of World Data System, speaks with attendees at the World Data Systems Conference in Knoxville in summer 2023 A communication college working with the Department of Energy is not a very common occurrence. But the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has never been afraid of charting new courses, and the College of […]

Filed Under: Alumni News, CCI Research & Innovation Center, Faculty News, Featured Story, News, School of Information Sciences

Ravyn Towns holding sunflowers

JEM Alum Ravyn Towns Gives Back to Grow Students’ Worlds

August 1, 2023 by CCI

Ravyn Towns (‘14) wanted to give back to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, from the moment she graduated with her bachelor’s degree in journalism and electronic media. Her experiences on campus and at the College of Communication and Information (CCI) provided Towns with a foundation that has held strong through numerous challenges in her life. […]

Filed Under: Alumni News, Featured Story, Impact Stories, News, School of Journalism & Media

Becky Wright and her three sons and husband

MSIS Student Navigates Alaska, Homeschooling, and Online School

July 25, 2023 by CCI

After she has spent the morning homeschooling her three sons in Alaska, Becky Wright settles into her chair to begin her own classes. Wright is pursuing her Research and Data Management Certificate as part of the Master of Science in Information Sciences (MSIS) program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.  Given the time difference, her […]

Filed Under: Featured Story, News, School of Information Sciences, Student News

From left: Dionne George, Maria de Moya, and Beth Foster hold up the Diversity Action Alliance for the Best Internal DEI Initiative award.

ADPR Honored with National and Regional DEI, Rotary Awards

July 19, 2023 by CCI

From left: Dionne George, Associate Professor María de Moya, and Director Beth Foster hold up the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations’ Diversity Action Alliance for the Best Internal DEI Initiative award. The Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations (ADPR) has been well represented on the awards circuit this summer, helping make history […]

Filed Under: Alumni News, DEI News, Faculty News, Featured Story, School of Advertising and Public Relations

Jamil Price with his parents, all in orange Vol gear.

Alum Jamil Price Creates Endowment to Honor His Father

July 17, 2023 by CCI

Jamil Price, right, with his parents William and Rochell Price. Jamil Price (‘10) was facing a problem many children can relate to: he was having a hard time finding a birthday gift for his father.  William A. Price doesn’t ask for much. He has everything he needs, and whatever he doesn’t have, he usually buys […]

Filed Under: Alumni News, DEI News, Featured Story, Impact Stories, School of Journalism & Media

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