School of Journalism & Media
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UT Athletics’ Mike Keith, Ashley Farrell Mentor CCI Vol Network Interns
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 looked to launch new programming for Tennessee…
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CCI Taking Networking Trips to the ‘Next Level’
Senior Sana Boghani always wanted to attend an industry networking trip, but there was always a scheduling conflict — until the most recent networking trip. The communication studies major joined more than 90 students and faculty from the College of Communication and Information on a two-day industry networking trip to Nashville, Tennessee in October. “As…
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Students Gain Hands-on Investigative Reporting Experience through News21 Fellowship
Gracyn Thatcher knows very little Spanish. This made the journalism and media major anxious about conducting an interview using an interpreter. But the editorial staff at the 2025 Carnegie-Knight News21 Fellowship had faith in her abilities to tell the story. “At the end of the day, I’m still in shock that I was able to…
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A New Addition to The Media Center Sparks Student Growth
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 our students leverage these tools to build…
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Student Launches Tennessee Club Sports Network, Expands Vision to The Media Center
When Charlie Sarafian transferred to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to double major in journalism and media and business, he wanted to be a sports broadcaster but was unsure how to achieve that goal. Fortunately, he met former Voice of the Vols and College Communication and Information alumnus Bob Kesling (‘77), who gave the senior…
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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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Students Gain Real-World Experience Studying Abroad In Valencia
A major highlight from Anna Willerer’s experience studying abroad in Valencia, Spain, with the College of Communication and Information (CCI) this past spring was her internship with 24/7 Valencia. For two months, the communication studies major worked as an assistant editorial journalist at the local English language news magazine. Willerer’s responsibilities included writing engaging stories…
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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…
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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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Barbara Kaye Named Professor Emerita at the School of Journalism and Media
After more than two decades of teaching at the School of Journalism and Media, Barbara Kaye was named a professor emerita of the school. “Barb Kaye’s impact can be seen not just in the publications she has authored for our field, but in the lives she has touched, including mentoring junior scholars within the School…