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!
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
Nikki Estridge
Sales Leadership Society
Bristol Meyers Squibb
De’Marcus Finnell
Deputy Press Secretary
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
James Glover
Co-Executive Producer
CBS
De’Marcus Finnell
Sales Leader
State Farm
Tyra Haag
Director of News and Information
University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Office of Communications and Marketing
Tiffany Haverly
Communications Director and Senior Advisor
U.S. House of Representatives
Alexanderia Honeycutt
Owner
Honeycutt Strategies
Katie Lamb
Attorney
Howard & Howard, P.C.
Curtis Maggitt
Project Management Specialist
Honeywel
Rayla (Bailey) Maurin
Executive 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
Admissions Assistant for Master’s Programs
University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business
Diane Tate
Account Specialist
AbbVie, Inc.
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