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Laura and Elliott Moore pose in front of Neyland Stadium.

Moore Family Creates Student Success Endowment for CCI

March 21, 2023 by Hillary Tune

As someone whose job is to fundraise, Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations alumnus Lauren Moore (‘07, ‘09) understands how impactful a monetary gift can be for academic institutions. That’s why she and her husband, Elliott Moore, recently established the Moore Family Student Success Endowment to benefit undergraduate students at the College of Communication […]

Filed Under: Alumni News, Featured Story, Impact Stories, News, School of Advertising and Public Relations

Chief Meteorologist and CCI Alum Heather Haley is a Volunteer 40 Under 40

March 21, 2023 by Hillary Tune

Heather Haley (‘05) credits her journalism degree from the College of Communication and Information with making her a well-rounded meteorologist who understands the story behind the weather. “It’s the one story that affects everybody. Sunny, rainy storms, is there a threat to life and property? I want to be a good communicator to help people […]

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

TPA Sponsors Five JEM Students to Attend Annual Convention

March 14, 2023 by Hillary Tune

School of Journalism and Electronic Media students, from left, Ellie Williamson, Faith Applewhite-Rowland, Erick Gomez-Villeda, Kylie Berry and Peyton Gravell embarked on a road-trip to the Tennessee Press Association Winter Convention in Nashville. Photo by Michael T. Martinez Every year, the Tennessee Press Association sponsors college students interested in the field of journalism to attend […]

Filed Under: Featured Story, News, School of Journalism and Electronic Media, Student Experience Stories, Student News

Co-President Trio Leads Lambda Pi Eta in its 30th Year at CCI

March 9, 2023 by Hillary Tune

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the charter of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Alpha Gamma chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, which is the National Communication Association’s official honor society. For three decades now, outstanding students in the School of Communication Studies have been acknowledged for their excellence by being invited to join the […]

Filed Under: Featured Story, News, School of Communication Studies, Student Experience Stories, Student News

The cover of Monica Abbott's recently released book, "Rise and Shine: The Monica Abbott Story".

UT and International Softball Star Monica Abbott Recognized as a Volunteer 40 Under 40

March 7, 2023 by Hillary Tune

As a rising star in the world of softball, Monica Abbott (’08) had several higher education options to choose from as a high school senior, but she ultimately chose the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as the place where she would pursue her pitching career and a degree in communication studies. Now, she’s being honored as […]

Filed Under: Alumni News, Featured Story, News, School of Communication Studies

40 Under 40 Alum Marcus Hilliard Finds Calling in Supporting UT’s Student Athletes

February 28, 2023 by Hillary Tune

Marcus Hilliard (‘09) grew up with a father who coached and a mother who taught, and that drive to support and educate the next generation was passed down to the communication studies alumnus. He just found a slightly different route to that goal by working in higher education athletics, and is currently the senior associate […]

Filed Under: Alumni News, Featured Story, News, School of Communication Studies

Alum Lauren Moore Uses Communication Skills to Fundraise for Academic Healthcare Institutions

February 23, 2023 by Hillary Tune

Applying to go to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville was what public relations alumna Lauren Moore (’07, ’09) calls a “no-brainer.” Though she grew up as a Navy brat, her final move landed her in a small West Tennessee town outside of Memphis, Bolivar, a move that ultimately led her to answer the call to […]

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

Senior Avery Urquhart’s Internship Took Her to Super Bowl Week

February 22, 2023 by Hillary Tune

School of Communication Studies senior Avery Urquhart is still sorting out what she will do after graduating, but she knows she would love for it to be in the sports world. After working in the Fan Experience office of UT Athletics, Urquhart kept her eye out for other learning and working opportunities that were sports-related. […]

Filed Under: Featured Story, School of Communication Studies, Student Experience Stories, Student News

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

ADPR Alumni Find Love in the Big City

February 14, 2023 by Hillary Tune

When advertising majors Hayley Howell (’16) and Patrick Wells (’14) were both attending classes at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, their paths never really crossed until he was working at Tombras and she was interning there. Though they had some mutual friends and interests, the two moved away from Knoxville with their relationship standing somewhere […]

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

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