Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations senior Olivia Hailey took every opportunity she could while at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to better herself to be set up for success in the workforce after she graduates this spring. Hailey is originally from Memphis but her family moved to Knoxville when she was in middle […]
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 […]
It has been a long journey both geographically and timewise for Kibum Youn to walk away from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a PhD degree in hand. Youn came to the United States from South Korea to pursue a career in academia after earning his undergraduate degree with a double major in communications and […]
Army National Guard Soldier and nontraditional student Logan Korn is a senior at the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations. He transferred to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, from Pellissippi State Community College where he studied business, economics, and history. Faculty in the Tombras School describe him as hardworking and a go-getter but he […]
Nine students from the School of Journalism and Media and the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations were initiated into the Willis C. Tucker chapter of Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society on Monday. Friends and family gathered in the College of Communication and Information lobby on Monday to celebrate the newest cohort of students […]
Two Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations students had the opportunity to visit Seattle to expand their leadership skills at the 2024 Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Leadership Assembly. Juniors Drue Hamlet and Isabella Sucheski represented the Volunteer Chapter of PRSSA as the current vice president and PR director, respectively. During their […]
Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations adjunct lecturer Josh Lively (‘16, ‘19) holds many roles at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In addition to teaching, he serves as an assistant director for strategic communications at Tennessee Athletics, where he’s responsible for overseeing the media relations of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving, and […]
Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations faculty and two Ph.D. students were recognized for their work at this year’s American Academy of Advertising (AAA) Conference in Portland, Oregon. The AAA is a global organization of advertising scholars and professionals that is widely recognized as the world’s foremost platform for advertising scholarship and education. It […]
K Brew is a local staple in Knoxville known for its top-notch coffee, espresso, and handmade bagels. When you walk into a K Brew location you’ll notice the sense of community as each coffee shop is created to make everyone feel at home. Owner and CEO of K Brew Pierce LaMacchia (‘12) says this is […]
Several College of Communication and Information students had the opportunity to travel to Atlanta with the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations to visit multiple professional industries and get a first-hand look at how their degrees are used in the real world. Students visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Omnicom Group, American […]
