School of Journalism & Media

Students Document UT Alum, Medal of Honor Recipient Larry L. Taylor’s Story For Future Generations

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Above: School of Journalism and Media student Sarah Grace Kennedy interview UT Alum and Medal of Honor Recipient Capt. Larry L. Taylor in Chattanooga.

Twenty years ago, the total number of living Medal of Honor recipients was in the hundreds.

Today, fewer than 100 living recipients remain.

For the past decade, students with the School of Journalism and Media have been documenting the stories of these American heroes as part of the Medal of Honor project — a student-led program produced by Land Grant Films and The Volunteer Channel.

Most recently, junior Carter Moore and senior Sarah Grace Kennedy traveled … Read more “Students Document UT Alum, Medal of Honor Recipient Larry L. Taylor’s Story For Future Generations”

UT Student Media Organizations Win CMA Individual Pinnacle Awards

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The Daily Beacon won a second-place 2023 CMA Individual Pinnacle Award for best special section, four pages or less., for its piece focusing on the impact of the “12th man” during the Tennessee Volunteers’ win over Alabama in October 2022.

Ablaze magazine and The Daily Beacon won three College Media Association Individual Pinnacle Awards last week during the 2023 Associated Collegiate Press/College Media Association Fall National College Media Convention.

“It’s exciting to see The Daily Beacon and Ablaze represent the University of Tennessee, Knoxville at the College Media Association convention,” Office of Student Media Advisor Kylie Irvine said. “We are … Read more “UT Student Media Organizations Win CMA Individual Pinnacle Awards”

Students Attend SPJ23 Journalism Convention in Las Vegas

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Students traveled to Las Vegas in September to attend SPJ23 Journalism Convention. Pictured from left to right is Jack Foster, Peyton Gravell and Assistant Professor Michael Martinez

School of Journalism and Media senior Peyton Gravell has been a member of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) student chapter at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville since her first semester on campus.

So, when Assistant Professor Michael Martinez sought students to attend the SPJ23 Journalism Convention this past September, it was an easy decision for Gravell, who serves as the chapter’s vice president.

Martinez said this past conference was the first … Read more “Students Attend SPJ23 Journalism Convention in Las Vegas”

Alumni Assist with CCI’s Annual Career Fair

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It was an internship that led to Pam Schmidt’s current job at MP&F, where she’s worked for a total of 25 years since she graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. It’s no wonder that, as director of human resources and talent development, she’s an avid proponent of students getting internship experience before they graduate.

“There’s only so much you can learn in school. The best way to learn what this industry is really like is by getting out there and getting hands-on experience in real-world settings, which is why I feel so strongly about internships and about our intern … Read more “Alumni Assist with CCI’s Annual Career Fair”

Alumni Assist with CCI’s Annual Career Fair written by Hillary Tune and originally published on the College of Communication & Information site.

Alum Gene Wojciechowski shares insights, reflects on award-winning sports journalism career with students

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The first time Gene Wojciechowski (’79) was on camera it went horribly.

It was at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia and Wojciechowski was covering the Masters Tournament for ESPN. He was charged with delivering a two-minute live report that morning. The plan was that once on air, fellow ESPN broadcaster Scott Van Pelt would cue Wojciechowski up on each item and he would deliver his report.

However, things did not go as plan and Wojciechowski was suddenly on camera.

“And, I just melt,” Wojciechowski said, speaking to a class of School of Journalism and Media students on Wednesday. … Read more “Alum Gene Wojciechowski shares insights, reflects on award-winning sports journalism career with students”

New leadership and enterprise concentration expands opportunities for journalism and media majors

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Students interested in media promotions, sales, programming and entrepreneurship can pursue that passion as part of the School of Journalism and Media’s newest leadership and enterprise concentration.

School of Journalism and Media Professor Catherine Luther said the concentration was launched this fall based on feedback from students and faculty to offer more courses focused on the business side of the media industry. She added while the school has offered business-related courses it was never as a program of study.

“While learning about the power of good storytelling through their journalism and visual production courses, students will also develop valuable knowledge … Read more “New leadership and enterprise concentration expands opportunities for journalism and media majors”

Students attend 2023 National Association of Black Journalists Convention and Career Fair

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For School of Journalism and Media doctoral student Byron Keys attending a National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention and Career Fair has been on his to-do list for a few years.

Keys said he first learned about this opportunity as a master’s student at Arkansas State University where he was a member of their local NABJ chapter. He recalls his excitement at the possibility of meeting and learning from other Black journalists and media professionals at the convention.

Alas, circumstances led to the trip never happening. So, when the chance to attend again presented itself once more as a … Read more “Students attend 2023 National Association of Black Journalists Convention and Career Fair”

New minor focuses on developing students’ social media skills

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Students in the Adam Brown Social Media Command Center in the College of Communication & Information building.

Students interested in learning how to analyze, interpret, and present social media data are encouraged to consider declaring the newest interdisciplinary minor offered at the College of Communication and Information: Social Media Analytics.

The School of Journalism and Media (JEM), the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relation (ADPR) and the School of Information Sciences (SIS) have collaborated to launch the minor this fall to build students’ social media expertise and skills.

JEM Assistant Professor Mustafa Oz said the goal of this minor … Read more “New minor focuses on developing students’ social media skills”

Journalism students report in Prague this summer

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Students take a group photo on a farewell boat lunch in Prague with instructors. Back Row: Will Tizard, a course instructor; Ian Garrahan, student from Argentina; Amanda Brooks; Grey MacNicoll; Gracie Schutt; Audrey Boyd; Jeremy Druker, executive director of course provider Transitions. Front Row: Jessice Foshee; Ellie Millikan; Shelby Wright; Sarah Buser, student from Switzerland; and JEM Professor Mark Harmon.

Senior Ellie Millikan was a bit apprehensive when she first learned about the 2023 Going on Assignment in Prague study abroad opportunity but decided she would not let those feelings hold her back.

She has not regretted it.

“It … Read more “Journalism students report in Prague this summer”

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

… Read more “Students attend 2023 National Association of Hispanic Journalists Conference”