Alumni & Friends

Our alumni are constantly reflecting the values, knowledge, and professionalism that the School of Communication Studies teaches, and we could not be more proud. Make sure to check out all the ways you can stay in touch!

John Haas poses for a cellphone photo at an event celebrating his time as director of the School of Communication Studies. Alumna Tyra Haag stands next to him.

Get involved with the

School of Communication Studies

While you may have graduated and moved on, we still want to stay in touch with you and connect you with the next generation of Communication Studies students. Please fill out the form below if you’re interested in any of the many ways you can show your Volunteer spirit by engaging with the school and our students.

Host

Alumni can host a student visit to their business or organization, or even assist in coordinating a student trip to their city or region.

These trips expose students to the work professionals and alumni, such as you, are doing out in the real world!

Network

We’re always looking for ways to introduce students to alumni, or for alumni to network with each other. We organize various social and career development events where alumni can meet with students. Alumni can also volunteer to be professional mentors.

Give

While alumni can always donate to our enrichment fund, there are many other ways you can provide financial support for students and faculty. These include establishing endowments and scholarships or funding student trips or equipment purchases.

School of Communication Studies

Advisory Board Members

The School of Communication Studies Advisory Board meets twice a year for planning and consultation on topics ranging from curriculum to operations and budget.  The board advances and assists the students, faculty, staff, and alumni through collaboration, service, advocacy, counsel, and development.  

Mary Katherine Barranco

Communications Manager

Pinnacle Financial Partners

Chelsea Crawford

Chief Of Staff

Tennessee Department of Education

Nikki Estridge

Nikki Estridge

Sales Leadership Society

Bristol Meyers Squibb

James Glover

Co-Executive Producer

CBS

Drew Griggs

Sales Leader

State Farm

Tyra Haag

Tyra Haag

Director of News and Information

University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Office of Communications and Marketing

Tiffany Haverly

Communications Director and Senior Advisor

US House of Representatives

Alexanderia Honeycutt

Alexanderia Honeycutt

Owner

Honeycutt Strategies

Katie Lamb

Attorney

Howard & Howard, P.C.

Curtis Maggitt

Curtis Maggitt

Project Management Specialist

Honeywell

Rayla (Bailey) Maurin

xecutive Career Coach

Maurin Coaching and Consulting, Randstad RiseSmart 

Mary-Martha McDaniel

Director of Corporate Administration

Urban Story Adventures

Virginia Moon

Managing Editor

Warner Bros. Discovery 

Whitney Page

Chief Of Staff

Tennessee Department of Human Services

Ashley Sams

Ashley Sams

Admissions Assistant for Master’s Programs

University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business

Diane Tate

Diane Tate

Account Specialist 

AbbVie, Inc.

Graham Thomas

Graham Thomas

Chief Community and Government Affairs Officer 

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It’s so important as an alumni to not only give back monetarily but also of your time, experience and advice. In a world where things are ever changing, having alumni involved with students prior to graduations so important for the reality of what their next chapter might look like for them.”

Alexanderia Honeycutt
Owner
Honeycutt Strategies
Alexanderia Honeycutt