Journalism & Media
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Beyond Basketball: Student-Led Documentary Reveals the Untold Story Behind UT Basketball Legend Rick Barnes
In adjunct lecturer Isaac Fowler’s sports documentary course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, students stepped into a process that felt less like a traditional class and more like a working production team. Fowler and his students produced It’s Not About Me: A Rick Barnes Story, a documentary that explores UT men’s basketball coach Rick…
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Inspiring Generations Through Sports Storytelling: Allie Campbell’s Journey from Neyland Stadium to the Sidelines
When Neyland Stadium roared to life during the electric 2022 football season at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Allie Campbell discovered more than just the thrill of Vol nation—she found her calling. “I wasn’t a huge sports fan before coming to Tennessee,” Campbell said. “But being in that environment and seeing the community come together…
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From Milan to March Madness: How Alex Carpenter’s Paralympic Reporting Crossed Continents to His Grandfather’s Hands
Alex Carpenter’s phone buzzed the morning after he returned from Italy. A text from his grandfather in South Florida lit up the screen: a photo of a USA TODAY sports page beside a March Madness bracket. Under the headline, his grandfather had circled one detail—Alex’s byline. Carpenter hadn’t known how far his stories would travel…
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From Rocky Top to Knox News 40 Under 40: How J&M Alumnus Julian Wright Built a Career Beyond the Newsroom
When Julian Wright (’16) was named to the 2025 Knoxville 40 Under 40 list by Knox News earlier this year, the recognition honored more than his success as a DJ and entrepreneur—it highlighted how earning a major from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville from the School of Journalism and Media (J&M) prepares graduates to lead,…
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For Second Time, UT Journalism and Media Students to Cover Paralympic Games for USA TODAY Network
For a second time, students from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Communication and Information (CCI) will have the opportunity to cover the Winter Paralympic Games, reporting from Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, in March 2026. Building on the success of their reporting experience at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris, students will…
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A Hidden Passion Unlocked: Cade Beasley Finds His ‘Voice’ as Co-Host of BBC’s Introducing in America Show on WUTK “The Rock”
When Cade Beasley started his major at the School of Journalism and Media at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the idea of becoming a radio host never crossed his mind. That changed last summer when he began his practicum at 90.3 WUTK FM, UT’s student-run radio station. What started as a hands-on learning experience quickly…
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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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From SIS Alumnus to Cichlid Enthusiast
Scott Wells (’89, ’96, ’13) is a proud alumnus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he serves as the chief of staff for the Min H. Kao Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He has earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD from UT. Wells graduated with his master’s degree in information sciences in…
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Alumna Cecelia Prewett Sees Her Study Abroad Scholarship Impact by Joining Ireland Trip
When Cecelia Prewett (’93) was studying journalism at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she had one of the most impactful experiences of her life when she participated in a study abroad trip to the Netherlands. “It changed my life. So, when I was asked to join the Board of Visitors and they said, ‘You can…
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UT Alumnus Teaching Course in Sports Promotion and Branding while Working for UT Athletics
Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations adjunct lecturer Josh Lively (‘16, ‘19) holds many roles at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In addition to teaching, he serves as an assistant director for strategic communications at Tennessee Athletics, where he’s responsible for overseeing the media relations of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving, and…