After more than three decades of teaching and researching in his field, Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations Professor Eric Haley was surprised with the American Academy of Advertising’s (AAA) Ivan L. Preston Outstanding Contribution to Research Award at the organization’s recent conference. This is an award recognizing the recipient’s lifetime of research and […]
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 […]
From left, the Journalism and Electronic Media students who attended the Realscreen Summit: Seth Reynolds, Sherry Ludington, Tara Down, Bryson Wright Every year, major buyers, production companies, and creators of unscripted and factual content gather at the Realscreen Summit to network, learn, and to find and elevate the next great idea. This year, four School of […]
Heather Haley (‘05) credits her journalism degree from the College of Communication and Information with making her a well-rounded meteorologist who understands the story behind the weather. “It’s the one story that affects everybody. Sunny, rainy storms, is there a threat to life and property? I want to be a good communicator to help people […]
School of Journalism and Electronic Media students, from left, Ellie Williamson, Faith Applewhite-Rowland, Erick Gomez-Villeda, Kylie Berry and Peyton Gravell embarked on a road-trip to the Tennessee Press Association Winter Convention in Nashville. Photo by Michael T. Martinez Every year, the Tennessee Press Association sponsors college students interested in the field of journalism to attend […]
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the charter of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Alpha Gamma chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, which is the National Communication Association’s official honor society. For three decades now, outstanding students in the School of Communication Studies have been acknowledged for their excellence by being invited to join the […]
As a rising star in the world of softball, Monica Abbott (’08) had several higher education options to choose from as a high school senior, but she ultimately chose the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as the place where she would pursue her pitching career and a degree in communication studies. Now, she’s being honored as […]
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 […]
Marcus Hilliard (‘09) grew up with a father who coached and a mother who taught, and that drive to support and educate the next generation was passed down to the communication studies alumnus. He just found a slightly different route to that goal by working in higher education athletics, and is currently the senior associate […]
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 […]
