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  2. Posts By Hillary Tune

Graduating Master’s Student, Dental Hygiene Educator Teresa O’Daniel Says Communication Courses Made Her a Better Teacher

December 13, 2024 by Hillary Tune

When Teresa O’Daniel first became a dental hygienist, she never thought she would be working in public health much less as an educator in the field. But public health eventually became more than just a career option for O’Daniel, who is a dental hygiene instructor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. […]

Filed Under: Featured Story, Graduate Student News, News, School of Communication Studies, School of Information Sciences, School of Journalism & Media, Student Experience Stories, Student News, Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations

Three CCI PhD Students Receive Graduate Research Awards

December 4, 2024 by Hillary Tune

Three College of Communication and Information doctoral students received fall 2024 Graduate Student Research Awards from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s, Graduate School. These awards are intended to not only support the students’ work but also gives them experience in writing grants and enhances their relationships with faculty. The three PhD students are: Scott Greeves: […]

Filed Under: Featured Story, News, School of Information Sciences, School of Journalism & Media, Student Experience Stories, Student News, Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations

Bilal to Lead Generative AI in Education Project Funded by UT System Grand Challenge Grant

November 18, 2024 by Hillary Tune

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow in popularity, educators face a dilemma: should we use it in the classroom? That’s what School of Information Sciences (SIS) Patricia D. Williams Professor, Dania Bilal, is setting out to learn, at least in part, with a new project funded by a UT System Grand Challenge Grant. […]

Filed Under: Access and Engagement News, Faculty News, Featured Story, News, School of Information Sciences

CCI Welcomes 12 New Faculty in Fall 2024

August 23, 2024 by Hillary Tune

Twelve faculty joined the College of Communication and Information this year, ready to add their expertise, scholarship, and instruction to their respective schools, the college, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Here’s a little bit more about them: School of Communication Studies Assistant Professor Elizabeth Carlson Carlson made the move to the University of Tennessee, […]

Filed Under: Faculty News, Featured Story, News, School of Communication Studies, School of Information Sciences, School of Journalism & Media, Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations

CCI Alum Gives $4.5 Million to Establish the Alan and Wendy Wilson Communication and Leadership Academy

August 14, 2024 by Hillary Tune

Alan Wilson (’80) used communication skills he learned at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, every day of his storied business career, which culminated as Chairman and CEO of McCormick and Company.  “The most important part of my job as CEO was communicating. I spent most of my time doing that, but leadership really is about […]

Filed Under: Alumni News, Featured Story, Impact Stories, News, School of Communication Studies, School of Information Sciences, School of Journalism & Media, Student Experience Stories

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