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Eyes on LaFollette PhotoJournalism Project Celebrates 30 Years

May 23, 2023 by CCI

Click here to see a video about the Eyes on LaFollette Project The inspiration came from the “Day in the Life” books that were popular at the time. Robert Heller, School of Journalism and Electronic Media professor, wanted to find a project for his advanced photojournalism class at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.  As he […]

Filed Under: Alumni News, CCI History, Faculty News, News, School of Journalism and Electronic Media, Student Experience Stories, Student News

Tombras ADPR Assistant Professor Matthew Pittman gestures as he teaches students. A slide behind him says "Let's play a game."

ADPR’s Pittman Deploys AI vs. Human Challenge in Social Media Course

May 18, 2023 by CCI

Matthew Pittman noticed how much buzz artificial intelligence was creating last spring, especially on college campuses. Some professors worried that generative AI systems like ChatGPT, which use vast pools of online data to mimic human work, would lead to students cheating. “I try to be curious instead of fearful,” said Pittman, an assistant professor at […]

Filed Under: Faculty News, Featured Story, News, School of Advertising and Public Relations, Student Experience Stories

Dean Joe Mazer and retired distinguished lecturer Annette Winston.

CCI Recognizes 2023 Retirees, Students, and Award Winners

May 11, 2023 by Deborah Crouse

Every spring, the College of Communication and Information recognizes and honors those who have made significant achievements in their work, whether it be excellence in teaching, research, or volunteering, or the time that they have contributed before retiring. In 2023, CCI has had much to celebrate from its graduate students, faculty, and staff. The following […]

Filed Under: Faculty News, News, School of Advertising and Public Relations, School of Communication Studies, School of Information Sciences, School of Journalism and Electronic Media, Student News

Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations Assistant Professor Christina Najera

ADPR’s Christina Najera Recipient of Inaugural First-Generation Advocate Award

April 18, 2023 by Hillary Tune

When she was a first-generation college student, Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations Assistant Professor Christina Najera had people who helped her navigate the intricacies of college life. When she entered into academia, she set out to provide that same kind of support for first-generation students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and now […]

Filed Under: Faculty News, Featured Story, News, School of Advertising and Public Relations

Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations Professor Eric Haley with his 2023 Ivan L. Preston Outstanding Contribution to Research Award from the American Academy of Advertising.

ADPR’s Eric Haley Earns AAA Lifetime Research Award

March 31, 2023 by Hillary Tune

After more than three decades of teaching and researching in his field, Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations Professor Eric Haley was surprised with the American Academy of Advertising’s  (AAA) Ivan L. Preston Outstanding Contribution to Research Award at the organization’s recent conference. This is an award recognizing the recipient’s lifetime of research and […]

Filed Under: Faculty News, Featured Story, School of Advertising and Public Relations

School of Communication Studies Assistant Professor Quinten Bernhold

Communication Studies’ Quinten Bernhold in Top 1% of Scholars for Productivity

February 16, 2023 by Hillary Tune

Quinten Bernhold attributes his high publication productivity to a work ethic instilled in him by his parents and through the experiences he’s had with mentors in academia. Now, the School of Communication Studies assistant professor is reaping recognition for all the hard work he’s done in recent years as he is ranked in the top […]

Filed Under: Faculty News, Featured Story, School of Communication Studies Tagged With: Quinten Bernhold

Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations Associate Professor Courtney Childers.

Childers Steps Into JEM Interim Director Role

February 7, 2023 by Hillary Tune

As the College of Communication and Information builds its new Information Integrity Institute, with now-former director of School of Journalism and Electronic Media (JEM) Professor Catherine Luther at its lead, Courtney Childers is stepping in as interim director of the school. “Dr. Childers brings significant research, teaching, and service experiences to the interim director role, […]

Filed Under: Faculty News, Featured Story, School of Advertising and Public Relations, School of Journalism and Electronic Media Tagged With: Catherine Luther, Courtney Childers

Aerial view of Circle Park and the Communication and Information building.

New CCI Information Integrity Institute Will Nurture Interdisciplinary Research 

January 26, 2023 by Hillary Tune

“In today’s society, we are constantly bombarded by an information tidal wave. It’s difficult for people to know what is good information, and what is harmful. Our individual and our community well-being depends on people finding trustworthy information,” said Suzie Allard, Chancellor’s Professor of Information Sciences. Allard, who is also the CCI associate dean for […]

Filed Under: CCI Research & Innovation Center, Faculty News, Featured Story, School of Journalism and Electronic Media

Alumna Beth Haynes walks by the ticker on the third floor of the Communication and information building.

Knoxville News Anchor Beth Haynes Reflects on 20 Years at WBIR-TV

December 15, 2022 by Hillary Tune

For the last 20 years, Beth Haynes (’98) has elevated the people, stories, and community of Knoxville through her platform as a news anchor at WBIR-TV. Haynes has an aptitude for looking at a topic or issue and seeing the people first, and handling even the most difficult stories with deep compassion and respect. Recently, […]

Filed Under: Alumni News, Faculty News, School of Journalism and Electronic Media

Maria de Moya of the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations sits in an office chair in front of a bookshelf.

Tombras School Hires María De Moya for DEI-centered Professorship 

December 9, 2022 by Hillary Tune

Throughout her career in academia, María De Moya has sought opportunities to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as an advocate for those under-represented in higher education. As she served in those roles, it became clear to De Moya that she wanted DEI to be the center of her career, so she began […]

Filed Under: DEI News, Faculty News, Featured Story, School of Advertising and Public Relations

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