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MSIS Student Ginny Edwards is Changing Lives through Volunteering on Awards Committees

April 10, 2025 by Kristen Gallant.

When Ginny Edwards started to volunteer on different award committees, she didn’t think her vote could change the course of an author’s life.  Edwards is currently pursuing her master’s degree in information sciences while working full-time as a children’s and teen librarian at Irondale Public Library in Irondale, Alabama. Her love for libraries began when […]

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UT’s MSIS Program Ranks 13th Among Public Institutions Nationally in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

April 8, 2025 by Kristen Gallant.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s School of Information Sciences master’s program has been ranked 13th in the nation among public universities by U.S. News and World Report. This is a significant achievement for the university, the College of Communication and Information (CCI), and the School of Information Sciences (SIS). These rankings highlight the growing strength […]

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Javonya Valcourt: Academic Achiever, Athlete, and Information Sciences Student

February 21, 2025 by Kristen Gallant.

From being one of the fastest runners in the Bahamas to competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Javonya Valcourt is an exceptional track and field athlete and a dedicated junior studying information sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Originally from the Bahamas, Valcourt’s journey took her to the United States, where she attended high […]

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Jeremiah King’s Making the World into His Classroom Through Practicum at the Lenior City Library

November 26, 2024 by Kristen Gallant.

Jeremiah King is a dedicated student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, who recently completed a practicum experience at the Lenoir City Public Library. He has made significant contributions to the library and its community, particularly by focusing on expanding services for Spanish-speaking residents. King is in his second year of the Master of Science […]

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MSIS Student’s Work Showcased at ALA: First Step Towards Becoming a Published Graphic Novelist

September 24, 2024 by Kristen Gallant.

Brandi Payne, a master’s student in the School of Information Sciences, had their work on display at the American Library Association (ALA) Conference this summer in San Diego.  Payne is from Sevier County and is working at the Pigeon Forge Public Library while completing their MSIS. Payne loves comics and graphic novels. They received their […]

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School of Information Sciences Faculty and Incoming Student Present at the American Library Association Annual Conference in San Diego

July 26, 2024 by Kristen Gallant

Many School of Information Sciences faculty members, current students, and alumni traveled across the country from Tennessee to San Diego to attend the 2024 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference and Exhibition.  ALA prioritizes learning and ensuring access to information for all by providing resources to library systems across the country and by advocating for […]

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SIS Student Awarded Scholarship Enabling Her to Receive US Passport and to Study Abroad

June 6, 2024 by Kristen Gallant

Incoming School of Information Sciences senior Sinit Eyob was recently gifted the opportunity to study abroad in Valencia, Spain, thanks to multiple scholarship opportunities provided by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Eyob is originally from Eritrea, Africa, but moved to Ethiopia when she was three and to the United States when she was six. She’s […]

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Alumni Honored at 2024 MSIS Hooding and Awards Ceremony

May 29, 2024 by Kristen Gallant

During the School of Information Sciences 2024 Hooding and Awards Ceremony, two alumni from the SIS master’s program were honored for their work in libraries and information sciences. Alice Faye Duncan (‘91) was awarded the SIS Distinguished Alumni Award and Isaiah West (‘14) was awarded the SIS Innovator’s Alumni Award.  Distinguished Alumni Award Presented to […]

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CCI Recognizes 2024 Retirees, Students, and Award Winners

May 8, 2024 by Hillary Tune

Every spring, the College of Communication and Information recognizes and honors those who have made significant achievements in their work, whether it be excellence in teaching, research, or volunteering, or the time that they have contributed before retiring. In 2023, CCI has had much to celebrate from its graduate students, faculty, and staff. The following […]

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SIS Director Receives High Honors from Alma Mater 

April 22, 2024 by Kristen Gallant

School of Information Sciences Director Abebe Rorissa was recently awarded the Outstanding Alumni Award from his alma mater, the University of North Texas’s College of Information, Department of Information Science.  Rorissa has been the director of the School of Information Sciences since July 2021. He also served as the associate dean of faculty affairs for […]

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