School of Journalism & Media

Roessner to serve as faculty senate president for 2023-24 academic year

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School of Journalism and Media Professor Amber Roessner will serve as president of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Faculty Senate for the 2023-24 academic year.

Roessner has served on the faculty senate for six years. Retired College of Communication and Information colleagues Candace White and Sally McMillan encouraged her to step into university leadership. She began her service as a committee chair and last year served as president-elect.

“In this role, I have been deeply committed to the principles of shared governance—to making certain that all Vols are represented at the table and that we engage with all voices in … Read more “Roessner to serve as faculty senate president for 2023-24 academic year”

Students attend 2023 National Association of Hispanic Journalists Conference

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From left to right, Mike Martinez, Miguel Auvert and Ali La Rosa outside the Awards Banquet and Hall of Fame Induction on the closing night of the 2023 National Association Hispanic Journalists conference.

School of Journalism and Media student Alexis (Ali) La Rosa saw attending the 2023 National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) conference as an opportunity to not only engage with more journalists but her culture as a Latina.

“My abuela never taught me Spanish so I never focused on my Cuban heritage till now,” La Rosa said. “This experience was a wake-up call for sure. I pushed myself to

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School of Journalism & Media welcomes four new faculty members

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The School of Journalism and Media will welcome four new faculty members this fall.

Joining the team are Assistant Professors Ahmad Hayat, Martin J. Riedl, Shannon Scovel and Shiyu Yang. Interim Director of the School of Journalism and Media Courtney Childers said she is excited to welcome each of them to the school.

“We are so excited to have them join our team,” Childers said. “Their expertise will only elevate the quality instruction and hands-on opportunities students have with us from day one.”

Ahmad Hayat

Headshot of Dr. Ahmad Hayat

A former Kuwait TV producer and script analyst for Hollywood movie studios Eclectic Pictures and … Read more “School of Journalism & Media welcomes four new faculty members”

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

… Read more “Students Learn About British Sports Media During Study Abroad Trip to the UK”

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

… Read more “JEM Alums Get Hands-on in NYC as IRTS Summer Fellows”

Levering Named Rock Solid Sports Director at WUTK

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It was an opportunity too good to pass up.

That’s how School of Journalism and Electronic Media senior Chloe Levering described her thought process when offered the sports director position for the Rock Solid Sports on WUTK 90.3 The Rock.

Other obligations such as working at VFL Films and being part of the Pride of Southland Marching Band at first made her worry about her capability to do a good job.

“But then I sat there and I was just like ‘I will be so mad at myself if I did not do it,’” Levering said. “I know I … Read more “Levering Named Rock Solid Sports Director at WUTK”

JEM Students Explore Representation of Social Groups in Mass Media

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As part of the School of Journalism and Electronic Media’s JREM 466 Media, Diversity and Society class, students produced video essays examining how different social groups are represented in mass media.

The student video essays were submitted as part of JREM 466 Spring 2023 Video Essay Festival where a panel of JEM faculty judged the competition. Winners were announced at the end of the spring 2023 semester.

JEM Assistant Professor Guy Harrison said one of the goals of the class is to train the next generation of storytellers to tell those stories responsibly. He said certain social groups are underrepresented … Read more “JEM Students Explore Representation of Social Groups in Mass Media”

JEM student attends 2023 White House Correspondents’ Dinner

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Abby Ann Ramsey knew she wanted to major in journalism since middle school.

The School of Journalism and Electronic Media senior is fascinated with storytelling and enjoys writing stories focusing on the human connection.

So, when she learned professors nominated her to represent the University of Tennessee, Knoxville at the 2023 White House Correspondents’ Dinner in April, she felt honored they had enough faith to recommend her for such an opportunity.

“I am so beyond grateful that I was given the incredible opportunity to travel to D.C. for the 2023 White House Correspondents’ Dinner through the Carter Holland Memorial scholarship,” … Read more “JEM student attends 2023 White House Correspondents’ Dinner”

“Seize the day”: JEM alum Ryan McGee delivers 2023 commencement address

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Ryan McGee at 2023 CCI CommencementESPN writer, broadcaster and School of Journalism and Electronic Media alum Ryan McGee (’93) encouraged the graduating class of 2023 to “seize the day.”

Speaking at the 2023 College of Communication and Information commencement ceremony on Friday, May 19, McGee said there are those who put down today’s generation and lament about the future. He believes those who buy in to these lowest denominator generalizations of Generation Z have not been among them.

McGee shared this generation never fails to inspire him with their energy, spirit, drive, love of life and ability to persevere even in the face of adversity. … Read more ““Seize the day”: JEM alum Ryan McGee delivers 2023 commencement address”

International War Reporting Symposium

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Please join The School of Journalism and Electronic Media for the International Reporting Symposium: War in Ukraine, a two-day event featuring a panel of Ukrainian and U.S. journalists and a keynote with Nick Shifrin, PBS New Hour’s foreign affairs and defense correspondent.
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Day 1, April 27 – Global Correspondents Panel via Zoom

9:45-11 a.m.

Zoom Recording

International correspondents covering the war in Ukraine will be part of a virtual discussion panel at the School of Journalism and Electronic Media.

Journalists from Ukraine and the U.S. will discuss how they have covered the conflict for the leading media … Read more “International War Reporting Symposium”