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Matthew Pittman: Influencing Social Media Education at the Tombras School
Associate Professor Matthew Pittman is recognized worldwide for his innovative approach to social media influence due to his viral videos that have reached upwards of 400 million views. He captures his audience’s attention in unique ways, such as dancing in class with college deans and school directors at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Pittman also…
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Junior Sana Boghani is Blazing a Path to a Career in Public Health Communications
When junior Sana Boghani first came to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she immediately began investigating opportunities on and off campus that could benefit her long-term goals and interests. She declared her major in communication studies as an incoming freshman, but the academic and extracurricular endeavors she’s undertaken since becoming a Vol have helped develop …
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Scovel Hosting AEJMC Podcast on Sports Communication
Assistant Professor Shannon Scovel presenting at the 2024 AEJMC Conference. Scovel is the host of a new AEJMC podcast on sports communication. For School of Journalism and Media Assistant Professor Shannon Scovel, podcasts have been a useful resource during her academic career. So, she has always been interested in offering a similar service for others.…
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Students Start Spring Semester Getting Hands-On Experiences in New York City
School of Journalism and Media students visited New York City as part of the school’s annual professional development trip in January 2025.. The first day of school for the spring semester looked a little different for 20 School of Journalism and Media students this year. Instead of reporting for classes at the University of Tennessee,…
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2025 Volunteer 40 Under 40 Recipient Taylor Hathorn Discovered Her Passion on Rocky Top
Alumna Taylor Hathorn’s (’14, ’19) post-graduation path received a jump-start when she signed up to be a part of Land Grant Films’ Medal of Honor Project. “I cannot begin to explain how formative that project was in my career,” the 2025 Volunteer 40 Under 40 recipient from the School of Journalism and Media said. The…
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Tombras School Celebrates 30 Years of Networking Trips to New York City
For 30 years, the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations has provided students with invaluable networking trips to New York City. These experiences offer opportunities to connect with industry professionals and include tours of various agencies and departments. This year, 40 students—20 each from advertising and public relations—visited notable companies including Goodby, Silverstein and…
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Bane Named a Top 20 Winner in Hearst Journalism Awards in Photojournalism Competition
School of Journalism and Media junior Avery Bane took this photo while covering the Paralympic Games for USA TODAY and submitted it for consideration for the 2024-2025 Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s Photojournalism News and Features Competition. School of Journalism and Media junior Avery Bane finished in the top-20 of competitors in the 2024-2025 Hearst Journalism…
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40 Under 40: Rebekka Freeman Terrell Finds the Path to Success isn’t Linear
When Rebekka Freeman Terrell (’09) moved from Memphis across the state to attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she committed fully to being a Volunteer. Even when life threw her curveballs, she took them in stride and turned those challenges into learning experiences that ultimately grew her knowledge and skills. It’s this pragmatism, grit, and…
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School Launches Associated Press Sports Editor Chapter at UT
Students interested in sports media are invited to join the newly established Associated Press Sports Editor (APSE) chapter at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The School of Journalism and Media officially added the student professional organization near the end of the 2024 fall semester. Senior journalism and media majors Caleb Jarreau and Gabriel Jackson will…
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Tombras School Student and Staff Member receive PRSA Volunteer Chapter Communicator of the Year Awards
The Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Volunteer Chapter recently celebrated three individuals who were honored as Communicators of the Year. PRSA is a leading professional organization that serves the communications community, with a network of more than 400 professional and student chapters. Assistant Professor of Practice Joseph Stabb, Ph.D., APR is the president of…