School of Communication Studies

Alumni Spotlight-Kylie Julius (18′)

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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.”

 

Student Spotlight-Brooke Houser

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Born and raised right here in Knoxville, Brooke Houser graduated from CAK! Brooke started her collegiate career majoring in Audiology and Speech Pathology, but after beginning employment at Anthropologie her junior year, she began to realize her passions were found elsewhere, in people, fashion, writing, and relationships. So, she found Communication Studies which provided her the freedom

Alumni Spotlight-Andrew Bowers (17′)

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Andrew Bowers graduated from the College of Communication & Information with a major in Communication Studies. While here, he gained a multitude of experience within marketing and especially social media. His senior year he interned in the Tennessee Athletics Media Relations department, specifically with social media for the men’s basketball program, and football program, which lead him to where he is today.

Alumni Spotlight-Chelsea Ivens

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After graduating from the University of Tennessee in 2012, Chelsea Ivens moved to Washington, D.C. to begin a career in the political sphere. Her experience on Capitol Hill began with an internship in U.S. Congressman Phil Roe’s office, where she received a behind-the-scenes look into the nation’s political nucleus. This internship launched Chelsea into the world of public policy and federal government.

In 2013, Chelsea eagerly accepted her first job working for U.S. Congressman Marsha Blackburn of the 7th Congressional District of Tennessee.  While working for Congressman Blackburn, Chelsea turned her focus to policy research and analysis and legislative … Read more... “Alumni Spotlight-Chelsea Ivens”

Student Spotlight – Maura Lamb

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Maura Lamb was born and raised in Knoxville,TN.

She attended Milligan College in Johnson City,TN her freshman year, then transferred to UT Sophomore year. She worked at Chick-fil-A for 7 years (started at the age of 14) where she was a supervisor and marketing team member. “What I love about UT is that it is home to me, so close to my best friends growing up, and there are so many networking opportunities. The professors in CMST are always supportive. Coming to UT as a sophomore, I wasn’t sure what career i wanted to pursue. Once I found that i … Read more... “Student Spotlight – Maura Lamb”

Student Spotlight – Kaitlyn Morehead

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Kaitlyn Morehead is a senior Communication Studies Major with a minor in American Sign Language. As a first generation college student, Kaitlyn was determined and motivated to make every moment in college count. She describes her time at the University of Tennessee as “the greatest, yet most challenging”, years of her life.

“UT has taught me to challenge myself in ways I could have never imagined from picking a major that I love, to branching out and joining organizations, I have pushed myself to find different things I enjoy.”
Kaitlyn is currently a member of Student Organization for Deaf Awareness … Read more... “Student Spotlight – Kaitlyn Morehead”