School of Communication Studies

Student Spotlight-Daniel Sassone

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My name is Daniel Mark Sassone, I’m from Easton, Pennsylvania. I spent 13 years on Active Duty with the United States Army as a Military Policeman, I finished another two years on inactive duty and completed my official retirement on 15 April 2020. I enrolled at the University of Tennessee for the Fall 2018 semester as a Journalism and Electronic Media major and then transitioned in Spring of 2019 to Communication Studies. During my time as a student at the University of Tennessee I was involved in TNJN (Tennessee Journalist), TorchlightUTK, NCSC and SALUTE honor societies. I’m an active member … Read more... “Student Spotlight-Daniel Sassone”

Vikesh Desai-Student Spotlight

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Vikesh Desai is a transfer student from Tanzania, East Africa, and also lived in India for 6 years where he was attending school for his Bachelors in Electronics and Communications Engineering. “Three years ago when I got the opportunity to come to the United States to start a new life, I did not give it a second thought and hoped on the plane.”
Having lived in 3 different continents with different cultures, Vikesh is fluent in 4 different languages; English, Swahili, Hindi and Gujarati. “The Communications Studies major at UTK grabbed my attention when I first got to the United
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Student Spotlight-Gabriel Kamolnick

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Gabrielle, a senior in Communication Studies, has attributed her colorful academic journey to “an expertise in life skills.” As an Eastern Tennessee native, she started at East Tennessee State University to navigate psychology, philosophy, and interior design. After her move to Knoxville in 2018, she was accepted into University of Tennessee and found her trifecta of interests within Communication Studies. Gabrielle is a recipient of the certificate for “Extraordinary Professional Promise” presented by the Honors College. She studied abroad in Northeastern Spain, which enlivened her adoration for European culture and equipped her with exceptional nonverbal communication skills. With a vigor … Read more... “Student Spotlight-Gabriel Kamolnick”

Hannah Riddle

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“As a first generation college student, I came to UT overwhelmingly nervous, excited, and anxious to experience the opportunities the next four years would present. Beginning college without a career objective or deliberate path forward, a conversation with a friend’s mom who works in corporate events in Nashville led me to the Communication Studies program, and the range of interests and options in our college solidified my decision to pursue communication.
This major has encouraged me to explore my newly elevated skills far beyond the classroom. I have studied intercultural communication in Dublin, Ireland, gained professional experience through internships
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Colin McCarl

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Colin McCarl is from the small rural town of St. Thomas Pennsylvania. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marines. Serving eight years on active duty as an explosive ordnance technician, spending over three years in Afghanistan. For the last several years he has worked as a first responder and a facility system specialist for the Department of Interior, out of The Smoky Mountains National Park. He is intending to stay with D.O.I. as he continues his education, pursuing a Masters degree at University of Tennessee. 🎓

Mary Yancey

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Senior communication studies major, Mary Logan Yancey, won the Extraordinary Community Service Award at the 2020 Chancellor’s Honors Banquet. Though the awards ceremony was canceled this year, the annual spring program honors students, faculty, and staff on the University of Tennessee campus for professional and academic achievement, as well as community service.
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Ireland Rowe

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Spring 2024 Commencement

“For the longest time I wondered where I would go to college. The thought of having to decide where I wanted to go was overwhelming and I did not expect it to come so soon. I grew up in Nashville, TN and never even thought about UT as an option. I thought I had to go far away to gain the college experience I was looking for. UT provided me with countless opportunities throughout my four years. The School of Communication Studies invited me to learn and connect with my class, my university, and the world I … Read more... “Ireland Rowe”

Student Spotlight-Grace Bosworth

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Grace Bosworth is a Junior at the University, studying Communication Studies not only through the College of Communications. Grace studied abroad in Ireland through CMST and through an independent study with department head, Dr. Haas. Through the 2019 CMST study abroad Grace learned organizational skills through communication, immersed herself into the beautiful culture of Ireland, and learned the art of bog jumping! Grace’s independent study is performing public speaking techniques and examples to teach correct public speaking skills through electronic video examples.

Student Spotlight-Jonathan Johnson

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Jonathan Johnson is graduating second in his class this December with a major in Communication Studies and a minor in Political Science. He is from Sevierville, TN and always dreamed of being a Volunteer. He went on two trips to Washington DC with the Communication Studies, where he later called home during a summer internship with the United States Congress. For the last three years, Jonathan has also interned for Vol Sports which has given him the chance to combine his passion for communication and athletics. After graduation he plans to pursue a career in social media and sports.

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Student Spotlight Gabi Abbatemarco

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Gabi was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee and graduated from Bearden High School. She is a Phi Mu sister here at UT. Gabi has always enjoyed working with and helping others and she feels that Communication Studies has allowed her to do that.
“Being a Communication Studies major, I feel that it has allowed me to be creative, try new things, and has allowed me to grow outside of the classroom. This major has helped develop me as a person. The skills and knowledge that I have gained here as a Communication Studies major are things that I will … Read more... “Student Spotlight Gabi Abbatemarco”