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. âDr. Childers brings significant research, teaching, and service experiences to the interim director role,…
For Victoria Kline (â10), being told she was on the 2023 Volunteer 40 Under 40 wasnât just about her, it was about her family and their legacy at University of Tennessee, Knoxville. âI cried immediately. This is a family thing, with my grandfather and my parents having gone to UT. My father passed away unexpectedly…
âIn todayâs society, we are constantly bombarded by an information tidal wave. Itâs 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,â said Suzie Allard, Chancellorâs Professor of Information Sciences. Allard, who is also the CCI associate dean for…
Creativity and curiosity have been integral traits in Alexis Fosterâs (â12) life and career, and definitely played a role in her becoming a senior product designer and content strategist for the Disney+ and Hulu. Her work in the field of user experience (UX) design, including her previous position as a lead content designer at Paypal…
In her newly released book, College of Communication and Information alumna Sharon Price John (â86) weaves stories from her childhood, alongside insights from her career journey, as a way to encourage others to set and achieve personal goals. The Build-a-Bear, Inc. president and CEO didnât want to write a tell-all or girl boss story, but…
All throughout law school and even after Judge Kyle Hixson (â05, â08) earned his law license and began working at the Knox County District Attorneyâs 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…
Rachel Rui never expected a small city in East Tennessee to become her home sweet home, but thatâs exactly what happened. As she put it, âwe bloom where we are plantedâ and thatâs exactly what she did at the University of Tennessee, Knoxvilleâand now she is being recognized for all she has done for the…
Every year, the University of Tennesseeâs Alumni Foundation honors 40 alumni under the age of 40 who have excelled in their professions and communities in exemplifying the Volunteer spirit. This year, the College of Communication and Information boasts nine alumni on the distinguished 40 under 40 Volunteer list for 2023. “We are incredibly proud to…