School of Journalism and Electronic Media

Alum Stephen Land Helps JEM Students Get Real-World Experience at Realscreen Summit

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…
Chief Meteorologist and CCI Alum Heather Haley is a Volunteer 40 Under 40

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…
TPA Sponsors Five JEM Students to Attend Annual Convention

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…
JEM and ADPR Students Bring Home ADDYs

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…
Childers Steps Into JEM Interim Director Role

As the College of Communication and Information builds its new Information Integrity Institute, with now-former director of School of Journalism and Electronic Media (JEM) Professor Catherine Luther at its lead, Courtney Childers is stepping in as interim director of the school. “Dr. Childers brings significant research, teaching, and service experiences to the interim director role,…
Victoria Kline Continues Family UT Legacy as a Volunteer 40 Under 40

For Victoria Kline (‘10), being told she was on the 2023 Volunteer 40 Under 40 wasn’t just about her, it was about her family and their legacy at University of Tennessee, Knoxville. “I cried immediately. This is a family thing, with my grandfather and my parents having gone to UT. My father passed away unexpectedly…
New CCI Information Integrity Institute Will Nurture Interdisciplinary Research

“In today’s society, we are constantly bombarded by an information tidal wave. It’s difficult for people to know what is good information, and what is harmful. Our individual and our community well-being depends on people finding trustworthy information,” said Suzie Allard, Chancellor’s Professor of Information Sciences. Allard, who is also the CCI associate dean for…
Volunteer 40 Under 40 Courtney Vick Flexes UT Spirit at Whataburger

Courtney Vick (‘12) is happier than ever with her current position as a field marketing coordinator for Whataburger that she said, “It’s been a lot of fun, I feel like it’s almost a pinch me kind of thing. I truly have the best job in the world and people tell me that all the time.”…
Judge Kyle Hixson’s Law Career Lands Him on 40 Under 40

All throughout law school and even after Judge Kyle Hixson (’05, ‘08) earned his law license and began working at the Knox County District Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor, his love for sports broadcasting persevered. He was a lawyer by day, but on some nights and weekends, he was a broadcaster working to cover various…
40 Under 40 Recipient Rachel Rui Found Family and Destiny at UT

Rachel Rui never expected a small city in East Tennessee to become her home sweet home, but that’s exactly what happened. As she put it, “we bloom where we are planted” and that’s exactly what she did at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville—and now she is being recognized for all she has done for the…