Events
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Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations Announces 2025 Alumni of the Year
2025 Alumni of the Year: Patrick Tice (’15), Public Relations Alumni of the Year, and Lynne Jansons (’05), Advertising Alumni of the Year. The Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations is proud to recognize its 2025 Alumni of the Year: Lynne Jansons (’05), Advertising Alumni of the Year, and Patrick Tice (’15), Public Relations…
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CCI PhD Student and Faculty Member Participate in United Nations Summit
Nadia Khalique, a PhD student at the College of Communication and Information, had the unique opportunity to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City along with Assistant Professor of Practice Joe Stabb from the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations. Their participation came through Stabb’s work with the GIRL…
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Student’s Creative Idea Leads to On-Set Experience with Food City Commercial
UT Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell (left) with Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations School Student Erin Emmick (right) on the set of a Food City Commercial. When advertising major Erin Emmick enrolled in a creative strategy course this semester, she didn’t realize one of her class projects would land her a speaking…
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The Volunteer Channel Goes Live: Student-Run Media Program Expands to Weekly Broadcast on WVLT
This article was written by Drue Hamlet. The Volunteer Channel (TVC) began in 1998 as a small, student-produced television program. Now, TVC is taking its coverage to an even bigger stage. Beginning November 7, TVC will debut a live 30-minute segment airing every Friday at 12:30 p.m. ET on WVLT’s CW channel. “Finding a home…
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From Pigeon Forge to Los Angeles, Tombras School Students Interned Across the Nation this Summer
From the bright lights of Los Angeles to the scenic hills of East Tennessee, Tombras School students are acquiring practical experience in industries that align with their passions and future goals. The Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations encourages its students to pursue internships around the world. Internships provide an excellent opportunity for students…
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Associate Professor Minjie Li Wins AEJMC Advertising Division Early Career Teaching Excellence Award
Associate Professor Minjie Li was recognized with the Early Career Teaching Excellence Award from the Advertising Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) at this year’s conference in San Francisco. This award honors outstanding undergraduate teaching and is given to individuals who have completed at least two full academic years…
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SIS Showcases Global Impact at LIDA 2025
The Libraries in the Digital Age (LIDA) conference is an internationally recognized event that celebrated its 25th anniversary this year in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Several faculty members, students, and alumni from the School of Information Sciences (SIS) attended and participated in engaging workshops and presentations at this year’s LIDA conference, which is one of many events…
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SIS Alumna Earns ALA Equality Award for Transforming Hiring Practices at KSU Libraries
When Kristina Clement (’18) took on her current role as assistant director of academic engagement and instruction for collegiate librarians at Kennesaw State University, she quickly began having informal conversations with library employees that inspired her to approach a colleague with an idea. It wasn’t long before Clement and her coworker, Karen Doster-Greenleaf, had a…
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Rocky Top Business Award Alumni Feature: Mike Maddux (‘83), Owner of Moonshine Mountain Cookie Company
From lemonade stands to national recognition, Mike Maddux (’83) has achieved remarkable success with Moonshine Mountain Cookie Company. His entrepreneurial journey began long before the company was founded. As a child, he sold Kool-Aid and mistletoe. Now, as the owner of Moonshine Mountain Cookie Company, he’s earning national recognition from USA TODAY. Maddux’s career has…
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Tombras School Students Gain Career Insights During Chicago Networking Trip
For many students who participate in a Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations networking trip, it represents either their first or last major experience with the Tombras School and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. These trips can inspire students’ career paths and enlighten them about opportunities and environments in their industry they would never…