School of Communication Studies

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”

23rd Annual EUReCA

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The University of Tennessee’s 23rd Annual Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement (EURēCA) was held April 15-18, 2019 at Hodges Library. Eight students from the School of Communication Studies represented the College of Communication and Information. Congratulations to the following students:

Dara Carney-Nedelman, 1st place award winner, CMST project entitled “AUIGTROSAI (Acronym Usage in Groups: The Relationship of Socialization and Identification)” faculty mentor-Emily Paskewitz

Emily Caylor, 2nd place award winner, CMST project entitled “Family Communication Patterns and Advice Response Theory: How Emerging Adults View Parental Advice on Money” faculty mentor-Courtney Wright

Max Davenport, CMST project entitled “Inter-professional … Read more... “23rd Annual EUReCA”

Ms. Purple

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Ms. May Lee and DJ Woo

During spring break, Dr. DaJung Woo took a trip to Silicon Valley, CA to visit some tech organizations and learn about their cultures. She met with employees of Apple, scientists at SLAC-Stanford National Laboratory, and her former research collaborator in the urban planning field.  Among those whom she enjoyed meeting was Ms. May Lee (aka “Ms. Purple”), who is a graduate of UTK (Computer Science major, ’88) and currently works as the Marketing Communication Manager at HP. 

 Ms. Purple has served as the UTK Alumni Association’s San Francisco Bay Area Chapter President for many years and also on UT’s Board … Read more... “Ms. Purple”