College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

January 2024

  • Dueñas Highlighted as a 2024 Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

    Dueñas Highlighted as a 2024 Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

    Mary Dueñas is passionate about student success, especially among underrepresented and marginalized student populations. Because of her passion for students to thrive in a higher education environment, she dedicates a large portion of her scholarship research to examine equity and access issues in higher education. Her work hasn’t gone unnoticed. Just recently, Diverse: Issues in…

  • Three Educational Psychology and Counseling Masters Students Selected for NBCC Fellowships

    Three masters students in the department of Educational Psychology and Counseling (EPC) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) are the recipients of a prestigious fellowship award. Abigail Gomez, Ulika Scout, and Tyler Ricks are part of the latest cohort in the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)…

  • A Guide To Accessible Travel for People with Disabilities in 2024

      Reprinted from MarketWatch Written by Bradford Cuthrell Edited by Tori Addison Traveling is an enriching experience that can bring a sense of freedom and excitement as you experience the thrill of exploring new cultures, landscapes and foods. However, for individuals with disabilities, this thrill can also be accompanied by distinct challenges. When traveling with…

  • UT Researchers Receive Two Grants Totaling $790,000 to Research Food Insecurity on College Campuses and to Develop Food Security Certificate Program

    UT Researchers Receive Two Grants Totaling $790,000 to Research Food Insecurity on College Campuses and to Develop Food Security Certificate Program

    Junehee Kwon, professor and head of the Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT), College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, leads two research teams with federal and private funding sources. One team received a $740,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop…

  • Two CEHHS Alums Selected to Volunteer 40 Under 40 Class of 2024

    Two CEHHS Alums Selected to Volunteer 40 Under 40 Class of 2024

    Andraya Carter and Jacques McClendon are the latest alumni from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) to join the UT Knoxville Alumni Volunteer 40 Under 40 class for 2024.  The Volunteer 40 under 40 recognizes alumni who have made incredible accomplishments in their careers as well as impacts…

  • Sport Management Grad Jerod Mayo Named New England Patriots Head Coach

    From New England Patriots/Tennessee Athletics Announcement Tennessee Vol For Life Jerod Mayo, who left his mark in Knoxville as one of the greatest linebackers in program history, has been tabbed as the 15th head coach of the New England Patriots, the historic franchise officially announced on Friday. Mayo succeeds legendary coach Bill Belichick, who he…

  • Education, Leadership, and Policy Studies Researcher Recognized by Education Week

    Rachel White’s Superintendent Research is a Top-10 Education Study for 2023 2023 has been quite the year for Rachel White, an assistant professor in the department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies She’s been nationally recognized for her early-career work in the field of educational leadership with the Jack A. Culbertson Award from the University…

  • Kelchen Once Again Named Top Scholar Influencer

    We’ve all heard the term “influencer.” Many of us associate an influencer as someone with a large following on social media, such as Instagram or YouTube, who set trends or promotes products. But did you know that there are a select group of scholar influencers who help shape educational practice and policy? One of those…

  • Gao Recognized by SHAPE America for Enhancing Inclusion and Equity in Health and Physical Education

    KRSS Department Head Receives F.B. Henderson Award for His Commitment to Inclusion Zan Gao, Department Head in Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies (KRSS) in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) is the latest recipient of the F.B. Henderson Award from SHAPE America. This prestigious national award is presented…

  • Teaching Positive Psychology Skills at School May be One Way to Help Student Mental Health and Happiness

    Gratitude, Kindness and Optimistic Thinking Can Help Kids Feel a Bit Better By Kai Zhuang Shum, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling Youth mental health has worsened significantly over the past decade, but new interventions that teach positive psychology concepts in school may help. American young people are reporting historically high…