CCI History
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Celebrating 50 years of the PRSSA Sammie Lynn Puett Chapter at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Sammie Lynn Puett Chapter at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. This milestone event honored the legacy of Sammie Lynn Puett, a beloved professor and influential figure in the field of public relations. The celebration brought together past and present members, reflecting on…
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Scholarship Established to Honor former Orange & White Editor, Alumna Linda Higgins’ Legacy
Update: Linda Higgins passed away Jan. 20, 2024. The family asks that those who want to honor Linda’s legacy contribute to the endowed scholarship created in her name. Linda (Jennings) Higgins (’64) has more than one “first” in a long list of lifetime achievements—such as being the first woman elected to a citywide position in Jackson,…
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In Memoriam: Professor and Director Ronald E. Taylor
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…
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New Name, Same Mission: Introducing the School of Journalism & Media
School of Journalism and Media students participate in a Land Grant Film project at the Communication and Information Building’s Patricia D. Williams Terrace. In 1923, the first journalism classes at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, were offered through the English Department. Since then, the curriculum has continually adapted to prepare students to excel in the…
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SIS Celebrates 50th Anniversary of MSIS Program’s ALA Accreditation
Fifty years ago, the School of Information Sciences first went through the rigorous process of accrediting its Master of Science in Information Sciences program through the American Library Association—though at the time the degree was known as a Master of Science in Library Science. As society evolved, so have libraries and the field of information…
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Celebrating 75 Years of JEM: Forward Focused
75 Sparkling Years: The Diamond Jubilee This article was written by students as part of the next issue of SCOOP Magazine, an annual publication created through the guidance of faculty members. Introduction by Christian Knox Symposium interviews by Christian Knox, Andrew Peters, Chloe Sutton, Natalie Welch, and Riley Woody As the rate of evolution within…
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CCI 50th Anniversary: My Proudest Moment – Part II
To celebrate the College of Communication and Information’s 50th anniversary, we asked our alumni about their proudest accomplishments. Before beginning professional careers, they learned to deliver speeches, meet deadlines, and tell stories about the Knoxville campus and beyond. [button link=”/2020/03/16/cci-50th-anniversary-my-proudest-moment-part-i” color=summitt]Read My Proudest Moment – Part I[/button] Sandra Frost Dickerson JEM, 1969 I graduated in…
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CCI 50th Anniversary: My Proudest Moment – Part I
To celebrate the College of Communication and Information’s 50th anniversary, we asked our alumni about their proudest accomplishments. Before beginning professional careers, they learned to deliver speeches, meet deadlines, and tell stories about the Knoxville campus and beyond. [button link=”/2020/03/19/cci-50th-anniversary-my-proudest-moment-part-ii” color=summitt]Read My Proudest Moment – Part II[/button] N. Steve Tinder JEM, 1972 “The day I…
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CCI 50th Anniversary: Professors Who Made an Impact – Part II
To celebrate the College of Communication and Information’s 50th anniversary, we asked our alumni about their most impactful professors. From genuinely caring to fiercely motivating, these professors shaped students’ careers and lives. [button link=”/2020/03/05/cci-50th-anniversary-favorite-professors-part-i” color=summitt]Read Professors Who Made an Impact – Part I[/button] Michael O’Brien JEM, 2010 “Alice Wirth brought me into the Diversity Student…