Faculty News
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From Classroom Curiosity to Published Research: SIS Faculty and Alumni Explore How Museums Manage Their Collections in the Age of AI
From left to right: Sidney Gavel, Professor Wade Bishop, and Emily Chapin When Professor Wade Bishop from the School of Information Sciences began studying how museums organize and digitize their physical collections, he did not anticipate that a class assignment would evolve into a multi-year research project. This unexpected journey would involve three SIS master’s…
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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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CCI Faculty Recognized for Their Commitment to Improve Online Education
College of Communication and Information faculty were recognized for their innovative approaches in online learning during the Digital Learning Faculty Recognition Lunch in October. Hosted by Digital Learning at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the event honored faculty and staff members “who demonstrated exceptional creativity and dedication in developing online coursework over the past year.” …
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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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Professor Moonhee Cho to be Next Director of Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations
Years ago, when Professor Moonhee Cho decided to pursue a master’s degree to boost her career as a fundraiser and public relations professional, she didn’t know she would fall in love with academia, get a PhD, and change careers. However, her desire to explore the motivations behind donor behaviors and the opportunity to educate future…
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UT Athletics’ Mike Keith, Ashley Farrell Mentor CCI Vol Network Interns
This article was written by Drue Hamlet The inaugural College of Communication and Information (CCI) Vol Network Internship has created another opportunity for students to excel beyond the classroom. Students have the unique chance to work alongside Voice of the Vols Mike Keith and Associate Director of VFL Films Ashley Farrell. “As the Vol Network…
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Communication Studies Associate Professor Jenny Crowley Recognized for Innovative Research and Dedication to Service
Caption: Associate Professor Jenny Crowley at a networking reception during the 2025 National Communication Association’s Doctoral Honors Seminar in Knoxville. The past year has been a whirlwind of career accolades and leadership opportunities for School of Communication Studies Associate Professor Jenny Crowley, who came to the College of Communication and Information in 2017 and achieved tenure…
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A New Addition to The Media Center Sparks Student Growth
This article was written by Drue Hamlet The Media Center in the College of Communication and Information welcomes a highly anticipated new publications advisor, Cheryl Welch. “I’m honored to join a university with such a strong tradition of student media. The digital age has opened so many avenues for storytelling, and I’m eager to help…
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CCI Faculty and Undergraduate Student Paper Wins Award At 2025 AEJMC Conference
Assistant Professor Shannon Scovel loves sharing her passion for research with her undergraduate students. So, she invited students in her spring 2024 JMED 175 Introduction to Journalism and Creative Media class to contact her to learn more about and/or to work on a research project together. Senior public relations major Katy Niedling accepted that invitation.…
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Two J&M Faculty Win Athletics Professor of Excellence Awards
Two School of Journalism and Media faculty have received the Athletics Professor of Excellence Award for the 2025-2026 academic year. Six faculty members from across the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, were selected for this award. School of Journalism and Media Professors Amber Roessner and Nick Geidner were among this year’s honorees. Last year, Professor Erin…