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Javonya Valcourt: Academic Achiever, Athlete, and Information Sciences Student
From being one of the fastest runners in the Bahamas to competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Javonya Valcourt is an exceptional track and field athlete and a dedicated junior studying information sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Originally from the Bahamas, Valcourt’s journey took her to the United States, where she attended high…
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Journalism and Media Student Pierce Gentry Places Second in Hearst Audio Competition
Journalism and Media senior Pierce Gentry embraces Joy Lambert, a resident of Hampton, Tennessee, who lost her home to flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. Gentry reported from rural communities in East Tennessee during the aftermath of the storm for WUOT 91.9fm and NPR. (Justin Hicks / KPR) School of Journalism and Media senior and WUOT…
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UT Faculty Research Shows Dramatic Shift In Ukrainian Attitudes After Invasion
UT Faculty Research Shows Dramatic Shift In Ukrainian Attitudes After Invasion written by Randall Brown and originally published on the College of Arts & Sciences site. A new study published by an interdisciplinary team of Tennessee researchers sheds light onto the dynamics of national unity experienced by Ukrainians following the 2022 Russian invasion. While a…
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Attorney Princess Rogers Named Volunteer 40 Under 40 Recipient
Princess Rogers (‘09) can still remember the first time she learned what lawyers do. She was in the third grade when her school invited various speakers to come speak for career day. Among the speakers was a lawyer who shared how his favorite thing about the profession is helping people. That interaction inspired Rogers to…
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School of Journalism and Media Students Produce Documentary on Vol Baseball Star Hunter Ensley
A new student-produced documentary titled Hunter premiered February 13 on the Tennessee Athletics YouTube page. The 45-minute documentary, produced as part of a School of Journalism and Media Video Sports Production and Performance class last fall, tells the inspiring story of Tennessee baseball outfielder Hunter Ensley and his journey from humble beginnings in Alaska and…
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Rachel Fleming-May Associate Professor: Empowering Students and Alumni
Associate Professor Rachel Fleming-May’s passion for libraries didn’t originate from a family member or a past teacher; rather, it was inspired by a comic series she loved during her childhood. “If I’m being completely honest, I idolized Batgirl as a child. I watched Batgirl on the old Batman television series after school. Barbara Gordon, who…
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Matthew Pittman: Influencing Social Media Education at the Tombras School
Associate Professor Matthew Pittman is recognized worldwide for his innovative approach to social media influence due to his viral videos that have reached upwards of 400 million views. He captures his audience’s attention in unique ways, such as dancing in class with college deans and school directors at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Pittman also…
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Junior Sana Boghani is Blazing a Path to a Career in Public Health Communications
When junior Sana Boghani first came to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she immediately began investigating opportunities on and off campus that could benefit her long-term goals and interests. She declared her major in communication studies as an incoming freshman, but the academic and extracurricular endeavors she’s undertaken since becoming a Vol have helped develop …
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Scovel Hosting AEJMC Podcast on Sports Communication
Assistant Professor Shannon Scovel presenting at the 2024 AEJMC Conference. Scovel is the host of a new AEJMC podcast on sports communication. For School of Journalism and Media Assistant Professor Shannon Scovel, podcasts have been a useful resource during her academic career. So, she has always been interested in offering a similar service for others.…
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Students Start Spring Semester Getting Hands-On Experiences in New York City
School of Journalism and Media students visited New York City as part of the school’s annual professional development trip in January 2025.. The first day of school for the spring semester looked a little different for 20 School of Journalism and Media students this year. Instead of reporting for classes at the University of Tennessee,…