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The School of Communication Studies aspires to achieve excellence by becoming a global leader for innovative learning, scholarship, and societal engagement with a particular emphasis on interpersonal and organizational communication.

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One of the parts about my job that I both enjoy an

One of the parts about my job that I both enjoy and keeps me on my toes is media relations. While I’m normally behind the camera either taking photos or directing creative endeavors, I also step in front of the camera when necessary to act as spokesperson for my company. This photo is from a press conference a few years ago where several partners were discussing the protection, preservation, and restoration of the Tennessee River. You may be asking “what does this topic have to do with economic development of Downtown Chattanooga?” Well, everything! The Tennessee River was the birthplace of Chattanooga as a city, and it provides a natural asset for commerce, transportation, hospitality/tourism and in general helping Chattanooga to sustain a higher quality of life for people who live here. So a healthy, strong and accessible river means a healthier, stronger city that people want to live, work, play and invest in.
- Amy Donahue

As the president for the Communication Studies Clu

As the president for the Communication Studies Club, I assisted with the planning of the first Washington, D.C. networking trip my junior year. However, these snowy photos are from the second annual trip my senior year. In those days, we drove to D.C. on university vans. About halfway there, we hit a fairly major snowstorm by Tennessee standards. It was snowing so hard at one point, the windshield wipers on one of the vans froze and tore which lead to a detour to an auto parts place to replace the wipers. We made it safely to the nation’s capital and had a late season D.C. winter wonderland to enjoy while meeting with companies and alumni throughout the D.C. area.
- Amy Donahue

As a two time alumna of the School of Communicatio

As a two time alumna of the School of Communication Studies ‘09 and ‘11, I’m thrilled to takeover the CMST social media today! I’m Amy Donahue, and I had the privilege to spend six years in Knoxville and with the school completing both my undergraduate and master’s degrees. During my undergrad experience, I was the Communication Studies Club President for two years and helped plan the inaugural D.C. trip (more on that to come). As a graduate student, I worked for the department coordinating the internship for credit course along with teaching public speaking and working in a glorified closet without a door with another graduate student near the office kitchen. I am the Director of Marketing and Communication for River City Company in Chattanooga, Tenn. If you’ve ever been to Downtown Chattanooga, you’ve unknowingly seen my company’s work as we are the economic development nonprofit that was tasked with downtown revitalization efforts beginning in 1986. My company has worked on seminal projects in Chattanooga like the Tennessee Aquarium and Riverwalk. But, we also work in a variety of spaces like business recruitment, general marketing of downtown, placemaking, animation/events, urban planning and so much more. Essentially if Downtown Chattanooga is involved, so are we. Make sure to follow the CMST story feed today as I’ll share more of the projects I get to work on along with my general day to day activities.

We are halfway through the week so here’s a whol

We are halfway through the week so here’s a wholesome pic of our favorite guy posing in DC to get us through the rest of the week!
Remember, we are all in this together and we must stay flexible and compassionate! 🧡
Happy Hump Day y’all 🐪

Hey y’all, Cameron here! The annual CMST Club tr

Hey y’all, Cameron here! The annual CMST Club trip to D.C. is just one of many reasons I love Communication Studies. The major itself is so practical, teaching students valuable skills for professional careers that set them apart from students in other fields of study. The faculty is beyond helpful, every one of them showing how much they value you and your success. The club itself is a great way to meet people outside of the classroom and form relationships with them. It also allows students to explore career opportunities and network with those in fields they are interested in. Personally, I cherish the connections I made with my peers in the club the past two years, and I value the experiences I had in Nashville and D.C. I am so looking forward to what this year holds for me educationally and in the CMST Club.

Hi everyone! My name is Cameron Hutt (that’s me

Hi everyone! My name is Cameron Hutt (that’s me on the right!) and I’m taking over the CMST social media today! I am the President of the Communication Studies Club this year and I’m excited to tell you more about it. I'm a junior from Cleveland, TN, and this is my third year in the club. This organization means so much to me, because it has given me the opportunity to make friends, connections, and been a place I feel like I belong. My involvement has been one of the best choices I have made in my college career, and I highly recommend checking it out!

We will #NeverForget 🇺🇸

We will #NeverForget 🇺🇸

Thank you to CMST Alum and current Amazon employee

Thank you to CMST Alum and current Amazon employees, Henal Mejethia and Abbey Parlier for presenting to our seniors in CMST 499 today on the different career opportunities at Amazon! We are thankful to have alumni that stay engaged and want to continue to see CMST students succeed after graduation! 🧡

Be a Torchbearer - keep your fire bright 🔥

Be a Torchbearer - keep your fire bright 🔥

Happy Labor Day, Volunteers!❤️🤍💙

Happy Labor Day, Volunteers!❤️🤍💙

It’s #bigorangefriday AND #collegecolorsday on t

It’s #bigorangefriday AND #collegecolorsday on the same day! Show us your orange CMST fam! Tag us in your posts today with your Tennessee orange, Volunteers! 🧡

Olivia Forsythe is a senior Communication Studies

Olivia Forsythe is a senior Communication Studies major with a minor in Tourism and Hospitality Management from Memphis, Tennessee.
“What brought me to UTK 3 years ago was the overwhelming amount of school pride that made this university feel like a tight-knit family. To be 6 hours away from my home, the university has become my home away from home, and has welcomed me with open arms from the minute I stepped onto campus.
Beginning college, I was unsure who I wanted to become in my 4 years or where I wanted my path to lead following graduation. After declaring Communication Studies as my major freshman year, I realized that was the stepping stone in helping me to answer those questions. I chose CMST initially because of its broadness & the various opportunities it could potentially provide. But after almost 4 years immersed in the major, I realize it has done so much more for me. It’s equipped me with skills I never thought I would be good at or comfortable with. It’s pushed me out of my comfort zone in the very best way possible to become a more confident individual. And it’s truly provided me genuine relationships with my professors and classmates that will last a lifetime.
My plans for the future are up in the air, but CMST has led me to realize my love of communicating with others & a desire of getting involved within a communications/HR field of a company. My skills acquired through CMST have currently helped me to land an internship starting this fall with Girl Boss Offices located in Knoxville as their media relations/management intern!
I’m eager to start my last year on Rocky Top and in CMST, and ready to dive head first into it!”

Classes look a little different this semester but

Classes look a little different this semester but we are making the best of it! CMST 499 is excited to start on their group projects! 🧡

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Happy #nationaldogday to Smokey, our favorite dog!

Happy #nationaldogday to Smokey, our favorite dog! 🧡

Did you see CMST (‘18) Alumni, Kylie Julius’s

Did you see CMST (‘18) Alumni, Kylie Julius’s Q&A in the CCI Circle Park Newsletter today? If not, check out the link in our bio!
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𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐂𝐈 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞?
“I always felt at home within the College of Communication and Information. The professors in the Communication Studies department watched out for me throughout my college career.”

Wise words from the GOAT himself! Stay positive, R

Wise words from the GOAT himself!
Stay positive, Rock ‘n’ Rollers, we’re all in this together! 🧡🎶

Vols welcome Vols back to campus! 🧡

Vols welcome Vols back to campus! 🧡

We are happy you’re back! Please remember to mas

We are happy you’re back! Please remember to mask up and we will see you in class! 🧡

Grace knows what’s up! 🧡 #Repost @utcci with

Grace knows what’s up! 🧡
#Repost @utcci with @get_repost
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Want to know what you'll learn as a Communication Studies student? @utk_cmst grad Grace Bosworth gives us the 411 on the educational opportunities in and outside of the classroom.

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Are you a Comm Studies Major? We are having a major meeting on Tuesday, August 18 for all CMST Majors. Be on the lookout for a zoom link in your email! We will fill you in on all of the new guidelines & answer any questions you may have. We are in this together, rock ‘n’ rollers!

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How do you Big Orange Friday? We can’t wait to have you back on Rocky Top soon! 🧡🏈

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We’ve worked all summer to get ready for your return! We look forward to seeing your cloth covered faces! 🧡

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We aspire to achieve excellence! 🧡

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CMST 499 Groups 3 and 4 are up today! Good luck seniors! 🧡

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Groups 1 and 2 in both sections of 499 did amazing jobs on their group presentations this morning! Way to go rock ‘n’ rollers!! 🧡

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Changes to class times and locations will encourage social distancing. These changes are university wide, not specific to Comm Studies so pay attention to your whole schedule.

Students should wait until July 13, after changes are finalized, before adjusting their schedules.

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Updates to fall class times and locations will be finalized on Monday, July 13. Students should wait until July 13 before adjusting their schedules. Learn more at https://www.utk.edu/coronavirus/guides/course-formats-and-schedules (Thread 1/3).

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