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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

JEM and ADPR Students Bring Home ADDYs

March 3, 2023 by Hillary Tune

Two groups of College and Communication Information students walked away with awards from The American Advertising Awards (ADDYs) last week in recognition of outstanding work they produced in their classes. The ADDYs are offered through the Knoxville chapter of the American Advertising Federation, which states that “The ADDY Awards represent the true spirit of creative […]

Filed Under: News, School of Advertising and Public Relations, School of Journalism and Electronic Media, Student News

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

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

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

Volunteer 40 Under 40 Translates ADPR Skills Into UX Design Career

January 24, 2023 by Hillary Tune

Creativity and curiosity have been integral traits in Alexis Foster’s (’12) life and career, and definitely played a role in her becoming a senior product designer and content strategist for the Disney+ and Hulu. Her work in the field of user experience (UX) design, including her previous position as a lead content designer at Paypal […]

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

Build-A-Bear President and CEO, Alumna Sharon Price John Pens ‘Stories & Heart’ Book

January 17, 2023 by Hillary Tune

In her newly released book, College of Communication and Information alumna Sharon Price John (’86) weaves stories from her childhood, alongside insights from her career journey, as a way to encourage others to set and achieve personal goals. The Build-a-Bear, Inc. president and CEO didn’t want to write a tell-all or girl boss story, but […]

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

Two CCI Alumni Establish Endowed CCI Scholarship for Appalachian Students

January 12, 2023 by Hillary Tune

Hunter Quillen Gresham (’98) knows a kindred spirit right away, just by hearing how they pronounce Appalachia (she says it’s “app-uh-LATCH-uh”). As natives to the Appalachian region, both Gresham and her partner Steven White (’93) take pride in their heritage and their accents. It was one of the things they bonded over when they met—and […]

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

Nine CCI Alumni Make the 2023 Volunteer 40 Under 40

December 21, 2022 by Hillary Tune

Every year, the University of Tennessee’s Alumni Foundation honors 40 alumni under the age of 40 who have excelled in their professions and communities in exemplifying the Volunteer spirit. This year, the College of Communication and Information boasts nine alumni on the distinguished 40 under 40 Volunteer list for 2023. “We are incredibly proud to […]

Filed Under: Alumni News, Featured Story, School of Advertising and Public Relations, School of Communication Studies, 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 […]

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