Alyssa Seisser
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Over 300 Students Participate in TRiO Day 2025
By Carly Utterback, CEHHS Student Reporter, Class of 2025 On Saturday, February 22, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, hosted TRiO Day. This year’s theme was “Cultivating Futures: Growing Sustainable Success,” and the event was hosted by the Education Research and Opportunity Center (ERO) in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS). Around 350…
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UT Receives Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Grant
By, Cara Smith, CEHHS Student Reporter, Class of 2024 Films and media are tools educators use to easily enhance teaching and learning in the classroom. The potential of using a film or media to dive into the deeper message and break down different themes is something important to Joshua Kenna, associate professor of Social Science…
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Boyd Receives Legacy of Excellence Award from ASCA
Karen D. Boyd, professor of practice in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, received the Raymond H. Goldstone Legacy of Excellence Award by the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) during its 2025 Annual Conference held in Portland, Oregon. The Goldstone Legacy of Excellence Award is…
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Blissful Wish Wedding Returns, Bringing Dreams to Life
Hospitality and Tourism Management Students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Offer the Second Biennial Sponsored Wedding for East Tennessee Couple in November 2025 The Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is thrilled to announce the second biennial Blissful Wish Wedding, set to take place on Thursday,…
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Ellen McIntyre Reappointed as Dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Ellen McIntyre, dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been reappointed for a second five-year term. Provost John Zomchick announced the reappointment to faculty and staff, highlighting McIntyre’s impactful leadership since joining CEHHS in 2020. McIntyre’s tenure began at a challenging time, as the…
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Retail and Merchandising Management Students Receive Scholarships to Attend and Compete at the National Retail Federation Student Program
Students Gain Exclusive Access to Top Retail Brands, Mentorship, and Career Opportunities [Knoxville, TN] – The Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) in the College of Education, Health, and Human Science (CEHHS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is proud to support over 20 students from the Retail and Merchandising Management (RMM) program…
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Hosts Hospitality Roadshow to Address Workforce Challenges in Tourism Industry
KNOXVILLE, TN – This January, the Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, hosted a Hospitality Roadshow in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association. The event gathered industry leaders,…
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Kelchen Recognized by Education Week as Top Scholar Influencer
When a reporter seeks expert insight into higher education issues, it’s very likely that Robert Kelchen is at the top of their call list. Over the years, Kelchen continues to receive accolades from Education Week as a top influencer who shape educational practice and policy. This year is no different as Kelchen is once again…
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Vols Online Degree is Part of a 30-Year Journey to Create Lasting Change
Gladys Hunt vividly remembers the moment her life shifted course forever. Escaping civil unrest in her Central American homeland, her family left behind the comfort of the familiar for an uncertain future in the United States. What initially felt like an ending became a remarkable new beginning that helped shape her life’s path. Part of…
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Campus Food Recovery Program Gets a Boost
This article is republished from Foodservice Equipment and Supplies magazine Story by Renee Pas / Photos by Grant Kessler The nonprofit Food4VOLS at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, benefits from a refresh of its main prep room, truck and more as the winner of the FE&S Kitchen Storage Makeover contest. One relatable college experience that…