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ADPR’s Christina Najera Recipient of Inaugural First-Generation Advocate Award
When she was a first-generation college student, Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations Assistant Professor Christina Najera had people who helped her navigate the intricacies of college life. When she entered into academia, she set out to provide that same kind of support for first-generation students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and now…
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JEM Alumni Collaborate with CCI to Create Hands-On Learning Experiences in Sports Communication
Students from JEM 336 Video Production interview another CCI student for a Tennessee Athletics internship spotlight video. If there’s anything that longtime friends and School of Journalism and Electronic Media alumni Josh Lively (’16, ‘19) and Isaac Fowler (‘18) know, it’s that nothing beats learning through hands-on experiences as a student. That’s why the duo…
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ESPN’s Ryan McGee to Deliver CCI’s Spring Commencement Address
Ryan McGee (’93) was all set to attend the University of Georgia until the moment he went to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus to attend a game with his father, whose second job was as a college sports official. “I took the tour and I loved it, I mean loved it!” McGee exclaimed. Now,…
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CCI Alum and WUOT’s Todd Steed Inducted into East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame
Todd Steed (’84 ) traveled the world for his various intersecting careers of journalism, music, and teaching, but he and his songs inevitably end up back home in East Tennessee. His 2000 album, Knoxville Tells, is all about the city where he grew up and earned an education both academically and in life. For this…
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ADPR’s Eric Haley Earns AAA Lifetime Research Award
After more than three decades of teaching and researching in his field, Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations Professor Eric Haley was surprised with the American Academy of Advertising’s (AAA) Ivan L. Preston Outstanding Contribution to Research Award at the organization’s recent conference. This is an award recognizing the recipient’s lifetime of research and…
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Moore Family Creates Student Success Endowment for CCI
As someone whose job is to fundraise, Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations alumnus Lauren Moore (‘07, ‘09) understands how impactful a monetary gift can be for academic institutions. That’s why she and her husband, Elliott Moore, recently established the Moore Family Student Success Endowment to benefit undergraduate students at the College of Communication…
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Alum Stephen Land Helps JEM Students Get Real-World Experience at Realscreen Summit
From left, the Journalism and Electronic Media students who attended the Realscreen Summit: Seth Reynolds, Sherry Ludington, Tara Down, Bryson Wright Every year, major buyers, production companies, and creators of unscripted and factual content gather at the Realscreen Summit to network, learn, and to find and elevate the next great idea. This year, four School of…
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Chief Meteorologist and CCI Alum Heather Haley is a Volunteer 40 Under 40
Heather Haley (‘05) credits her journalism degree from the College of Communication and Information with making her a well-rounded meteorologist who understands the story behind the weather. “It’s the one story that affects everybody. Sunny, rainy storms, is there a threat to life and property? I want to be a good communicator to help people…
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TPA Sponsors Five JEM Students to Attend Annual Convention
School of Journalism and Electronic Media students, from left, Ellie Williamson, Faith Applewhite-Rowland, Erick Gomez-Villeda, Kylie Berry and Peyton Gravell embarked on a road-trip to the Tennessee Press Association Winter Convention in Nashville. Photo by Michael T. Martinez Every year, the Tennessee Press Association sponsors college students interested in the field of journalism to attend…