Graduate Programs See Increase in Enrollment, Student Interaction
The Graduate School at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, hasn’t let the pandemic stop it from having record enrollment and increased interaction with students.
College of Communication and Information Dean Mike Wirth to Return to Teaching
Mike Wirth, dean of the College of Communication and Information for the past 14 years, has announced his decision to step down and return to teaching at the end of the current academic year.
UT Students Help Market a Vol Hotel
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, students worked on a marketing campaign for alumnus Ben Weprin’s new hotel, Graduate Knoxville, featuring memorabilia from Peyton Manning.
UT Faculty and Staff Step Up, Discover Innovative Ways to Support Students
Across the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, faculty members stepped up to support their students during the pandemic, figuring out solutions to teach their courses and making adjustments on the fly.
UT Journalism Students Simulate a Virtual Newsroom
Despite spending half of spring semester apart during the pandemic, some students in Lecturer Gerald Witt’s digital news class got published and scored internships.
Celebrating Our Graduates: How UT is Honoring Commencement
Although in-person commencement ceremonies in May had to be postponed for safety, UT will recognize graduates and their outstanding achievements over the next few weeks.
Journalism and Electronic Media Students Move Weekly Show Online
The student-led weekly UT Today news program is produced by School of Journalism and Electronic Media lecturer Melissa Greene-Blye’s advanced multimedia reporting class.
Professors Teach Stress Reduction to Hospital Students, Employees
Professors leading weekly sessions in mindfulness-based stress reduction with medical residents and employees at the University of Tennessee Medical Center say the timing has coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Peyton Manning Surprises UT Students in Online Class
Students received a big surprise Thursday when Peyton Manning dropped in on John Haas’ Communication Studies Senior Capstone class.
Dolly Parton Film by UT Students and Alumni to Debut Nationally April 2
The Library That Dolly Built, a University of Tennessee, Knoxville, student-driven film and documentary about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, will premiere April 2 in New York City and be screened in theaters across the nation.
Social Media Week to Tackle News, Disinformation, and the Rise of Esports
UT’s ninth annual Social Media Week will take place Tuesday, February 18, through Thursday, February 20.
UT Student Entrepreneurs Selected for National Pitch Competition
Two University of Tennessee, Knoxville, student startups were named to the national Student Startup Madness (SSM) pitch competition. Andy’s Beekeeping was selected for the competition’s semifinal round. Digital publication Abled Magazine was named in the competition’s initial round. Both companies were chosen from applicants representing 54 universities and colleges nationwide.