School of Journalism & Media

Students Learn About British Sports Media During Study Abroad Trip to the UK

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Students visited Windsor Castle while studying abroad in the UK in 2023. Pictured are (back row, left to right): Riley Haltom, Brandon Goggins, Miguel Auvert, Colton Pennington, Peyton Medley, and Guy Harrison. Also pictured (front row, left to right) are: Emma Anderson, Cara Smith, Katie Callahan, TaKiyah Stewart and Helene Burch

Senior Colton Pennington knew a lot about soccer, but not much about other popular British sports prior to participating in this summer’s study abroad course to the United Kingdom.

Pennington, a journalism and media major, said learning about other sports such as rugby, cricket, and tennis through discussions and

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JEM Alums Get Hands-on in NYC as IRTS Summer Fellows

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School of Journalism and Media alumni Aubrey Caster (’22) and Valentina Gómez (’23) on the set of LIVE with Kelly and Mark as part of the 2023 IRTS Summer Fellowship Program.

Aubrey Caster (’22) dreamed of being in New York City.

The Murfreesboro native and School of Journalism and Media alumnus is currently living that dream as he and Chilean native and alumna Valentina Gómez (’23) represent the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, at the 2023 International Radio Television Society (IRTS) Summer Fellowship Program.

The nine-week program “allows participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of the media industry, enhance their professional

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Remembering Bonnie Hufford

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The College of Communications and Electronic Media has been hit with the loss of one of the most beloved UT instructors, Bonnie Hufford.

After a decades-long battles with cancer, Hufford passed away on October 2nd at the age of 66. In her time at UT, Hufford was one of the first female faculty members to win the College’s Favorite Professor Award; just two years after she joined the CCI family.

The full story of Hufford and her impact on campus can be found by clicking here; written by one of the Beacon staff writers, Daniel Dassow.

CCI Communication Job, Internship, and Practicum Fair

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It may look a little different this year, but we are still holding our annual job and internship fair THIS week!

If you’re interested in media production, check out:
PopFizz
 RIVR Media, LLC
 Discovery, Inc.
 T. Howard Foundation Internship Program
 Loch and Key
 The Hive

If you’re interested in PR, marketing, or advertising, check out:
Slingshot
 Shoney’s Knoxville
 Choice Media and Communications
 Ruder Finn, Inc.
Second Mile Marketing
 Concord
 Jewelry TV

If you’re interested in news and radio, check out:
 Gray Television- WVLT
Entercom- Chattanooga
Stonecom Radio
 SummitMedia
 WATE- TV
 WBIR
 WYCB
 WRCB
 Midwest Communications
Sinclair Broadcast Group- WTVC

If … Read more “CCI Communication Job, Internship, and Practicum Fair”

An Important Message

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May 31, 2020

Dear UTK Journalism and Electronic Media students and alumni,

This has been another gut-wrenching week for black Americans and a tragic reminder of the inequalities and racism that persist in our nation. On our TV screens and social media feeds we have witnessed, first, the devastating image of the death of yet another unarmed black man, this time George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, and, second, footage of the latest round of protests that have erupted around the country. Amid the devastating death toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, the injustices and brutalities of … Read more “An Important Message”

Robin Lloyd to Give 28th Annual Hill Lecture

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Please note this event and all campus events are canceled March 16 to April 5. To find the most updated campus information, please see utk.edu/coronavirus.

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Robin Lloyd, a writer and editor for Scientific American and adjunct professor of science writing at New York University, will talk about “The End of Investigative Science Writing?” when she delivers the 28th annual Alfred and Julia Hill Lecture at the University of Tennessee. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place on Tuesday, March 31, at 8 p.m. in the College of Nursing Auditorium … Read more “Robin Lloyd to Give 28th Annual Hill Lecture”

Big Orange Welcome to new JEM Professor

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By Chelsea Babin

Every year, the University of Tennessee family grows as new faces appear on  campus. Some are from East Tennessee, while others travel far to call UT their new home. This year, UT’s College of Communication and Information’s School of Journalism & Electronic Media welcomes a new assistant professor.

Joy Jenkins, PhD, originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is now a proud member of the BIG ORANGE family here on Rocky Top.

Jenkins is an alumna of the University of Oklahoma, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in journalism; Oklahoma State University for a Master of Science in … Read more “Big Orange Welcome to new JEM Professor”

After Whitewater Canoeing, Kerns Finds Grad School Smooth Sailing

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Journalism PhD student Charli Kerns has fought her way through whitewater rapids and cascaded over waterfalls in her canoe. Knowing that adrenaline rush, she doesn’t get too stressed out over research, writing, or teaching a class.

Kerns been an action sports enthusiast since being introduced to kayaking through UT’s Outdoor Pursuits during her undergraduate days on Rocky Top. She later picked up canoeing and now considers whitewater canoeing her main sport. She’s traversed waterways across the United States as well as in Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Germany, France, and India.

She’s managed to translate her love for action sports—the preferred … Read more “After Whitewater Canoeing, Kerns Finds Grad School Smooth Sailing”

Emmy-winning filmmaker to deliver annual Hill Lecture

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Three-time Emmy Award-winning science documentary filmmaker Sarah Holt will speak on “Turning Complex Science Stories Into Compelling Television” at the 27th annual Alfred and Julia Hill Lecture at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.Holt will give her Hill Lecture on Tuesday, April 2 at 8 p.m. in the McClung Museum Auditorium on the UT campus.The event is free and open to the public.

The annual Hill Lecture series brings acclaimed science journalists to Knoxville to speak on issues in science, society, and mass media. The series was a gift to UT’s School of Journalism & Electronic Media in the College of … Read more “Emmy-winning filmmaker to deliver annual Hill Lecture”

JEM Students Earn Regional Journalism Accolades

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SEJC Onsite TeamStudents from the UT School of Journalism and Electronic Media (JEM) competed at the Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC), taking home two onsite victories and a wide range of additional awards. This year’s conference was held Feb. 14-16 at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

JEM assembled an eight-journalist squad to participate in the onsite competition for the first time, finishing in a third-place tie with Lipscomb University in team scoring. The competition required a well-rounded group of specialists from writers and editors to photographers and broadcast reporters. The top three competitors for each division were recognized, including first-place finishes … Read more “JEM Students Earn Regional Journalism Accolades”