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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

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

CCI Faculty, Students Participate at National Communication Association Convention

November 17, 2022 by Hillary Tune

Several College of Communication and Information faculty and graduate students are participating in the National Communication Association’s 108th Annual Convention this week by presenting papers, sitting on panels, and much more. Besides opportunities to expand professional development and learning, the convention also provides a chance for attendees to connect with other academics in the communication […]

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

JEM Alum Travels the World for Almost 30 Years as CNN Photojournalist

November 1, 2022 by Hillary Tune

Jerry Simonson, JEM alum, on a recent trip to cover the war in Ukraine. If you want to hear riveting tales of what it’s like to be a photojournalist covering breaking global news, Jerry Simonson (’91) has almost 30 years’ worth. Whether it’s about the time he grabbed exclusive footage of hostages during the Iraq […]

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

JEM Alum Janna Abraham on Coming Home to Tennessee

October 17, 2022 by Hillary Tune

Janna Abraham in her booth at Southern Market in Knoxville. Home is so many things: the place where family and friends are, the comforting landmarks from childhood, and the origins of where one grows, and thrives. For Janna Abraham (’01), Tennessee is home, and she’s come back to it at just the right time. “This […]

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

Doug and Eric laugh together in the studio

WUTK Gifted First Endowment by Alum Doug Alder (‘92) and Eric Middleton

October 10, 2022 by Hillary Tune

Alum Doug Alder, right, and his partner, Eric Middleton, check out WUTK’s studios on a visit to the station. After celebrating its 40th anniversary all year long, WUTK 90.3 “The Rock” has something else to celebrate: its very first endowment. This new source of funding for the radio station was established by School of Journalism […]

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

Oral History Project Will Bring Hispanic Journalists’ Voices to the Table

September 21, 2022 by Hillary Tune

Diversity, equity, and inclusion should be woven throughout every aspect of academia, whether that is the people themselves, curriculum, or research. This is the purpose of Goal 3 in the College of Communication and Information’s Strategic Plan, which seeks to “Progress and sustain a nurturing college culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and community are enduring […]

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

Meet the Sanders, a Family of CCI Alumni 

September 16, 2022 by Deborah Crouse

Siblings Ford (’20) and Cara Sanders (’16), aren’t just fourth generation Volunteers, but they’re second generation College of Communication and Information alumni who followed in the footsteps of their mother, Cindy Sanders (‘86). Drawn by a love of storytelling, Cindy earned her degree in public relations with a minor in journalism, and her children have […]

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

CCI JEM Alumna Launches Women-Centric Radio Show & Podcast

September 12, 2022 by Hillary Tune

Sami Kincaid, left, interviews Guz Malzhan, head coach for University of Central Florida football. Sami Kincaid (’13) came very close to pursuing marine biology as an undergrad, but all it took was one appearance in front of a camera for her future as a sports journalist to be cemented. The School of Journalism and Electronic […]

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

CCI JEM Alumna Launches Women-Centric Radio Show & Podcast

September 12, 2022 by Hillary Tune

Sami Kincaid, left, interviews Guz Malzhan, head coach for University of Central Florida football. Sami Kincaid (’13) came very close to pursuing marine biology as an undergrad, but all it took was one appearance in front of a camera for her future as a sports journalist to be cemented. The School of Journalism and Electronic […]

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

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