Faculty News
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WUOT Shines at ETSPJ Golden Press Card Awards
WUOT 91.9 FM’s focus on growing its local coverage as East Tennessee’s NPR station was validated with a slew of first-place awards won by its news team at the recent East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalist’s Golden Press Card Awards, notably winning the top Golden Press Award in the All Media category for its continuing…
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Students, Faculty Dominate at ETSPJ Golden Press Card Awards
Students and faculty from the College of Communication and Information took home top awards in several categories at the East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists’ Golden Press Card Awards, including a significant second-place award that has previously never been given to student work: the Horace V. Wells Jr. Community Service Award. This award is given…
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CCI Honors 2025 Faculty and Staff Award Recipients, PhD Grads, and Retirees
Every year the College of Communication and Information (CCI) honors its faculty, staff, and graduate students with awards recognizing excellence in academic, professional, and service areas. Award winners, as well as four retiring faculty members and six graduating PhD students, were celebrated May 7 at a CCI faculty and staff event. Below are all the…
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J&M Students and Faculty Win Broadcast Education Association Awards
Sophomore Eliza Noell had never touched a professional camera until her freshman year, when she joined the documentary production unit Land Grant Films at the College of Communication and Information (CCI). “I was a complete beginner. It was really neat to be able to walk in and have this opportunity to try it out and…
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Alan and Wendy Wilson Communication and Leadership Academy Dedicated
The Alan and Wendy Wilson Communication and Leadership Academy, which will kick-off its inaugural year this fall, was dedicated April 11, 2025, in Circle Park. Along with several notable University of Tennessee, Knoxville, administrators and faculty, the event was also attended by students from the inaugural cohort of the Wilson Academy and media outlets that…
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SIS Strengthening Connections and Bringing the Volunteer Spirit to TNLA Conference
The Tennessee Library Association (TNLA) Conference was held this year at the Chattanooga Convention Center in downtown Chattanooga. TNLA is a professional organization dedicated to supporting librarians and library staff throughout Tennessee. Its mission is to promote quality library services, collaborate with related agencies, and support its members. Founded in 1902, TNLA is headquartered in…
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UT’s MSIS Program Ranks 13th Among Public Institutions Nationally in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s School of Information Sciences master’s program has been ranked 13th in the nation among public universities by U.S. News and World Report. This is a significant achievement for the university, the College of Communication and Information (CCI), and the School of Information Sciences (SIS). These rankings highlight the growing strength…
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Land Grant Films Team Produces Award-Winning Short Documentary on Blind Woodworker
Senior Carter Moore interviewing Greenville, Tennessee native and woodworker George Wurtzel for the Land Grant Films short documentary “Carving The Creative Vision”. In small-town America, there always seems to be that person everyone knows who perfectly reflects what that community is all about. This phenomenon is what prompted Nick Geidner, School of Journalism and Media…
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Tombras School Well Represented at AAA where Assistant Professor Sitan (Stan) Li Wins Best Conference Paper Award
The Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations had a strong presence at the 2025 American Academy of Advertising (AAA) conference, from faculty winning the Best Conference Paper Award to ensuring the event ran smoothly. AAA supports research that is important to the advertising field and creates opportunities for academic and professional members to share…
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Tombras School Student Wins American Advertising Award for Class Project
Lainie Pastoor didn’t expect her class project to win an American Advertising Award, but it did, thanks to the encouragement of her professor, Assistant Professor Minjie Li. Pastoor is a senior studying advertising at the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations. Originally from just outside Chicago, Pastoor took a leap of faith when she…