Student Experience Stories
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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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90.3 FM WUTK “THE ROCK” to Premier BBC Introducing in America on Dec. 5
Press Release from 90.3 FM WUTK “the Rock” 90.3 FM WUTK “THE ROCK” at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville will host BBC Introducing in America launching this Friday, Dec. 5. The new program will air on the first Friday of every month at 5 p.m. WUTK, selected by BBC as the host station in Tennessee, will…
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The Daily Beacon Hosts Biannual Behind the Bylines Event
This article was written by Drue Hamlet More than 50 students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Ed Engle Theater on November 1, 2025, for The Daily Beacon’s biannual Behind the Bylines event. This exclusive opportunity offers the community a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what it takes to publish the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s student-led, editorially…
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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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The Impact of Student Travel Opportunities: CNN Academy Bootcamp Hosts Two J&M Students
This article was written by Drue Hamlet Two student leaders from The Volunteer Channel (TVC) recently represented The Media Center at the CNN Academy Bootcamp in Atlanta. This intensive, five-day program brings in top professionals from around the globe to train and mentor the next generation of journalists on various topics. Journalism and media majors…
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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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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 a senior…
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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
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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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…