Alyssa Seisser
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Information for Students Registering for CFS-Prefix Classes
Beginning August 1, 2024, the Department of Child and Family Studies will become the Department of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science (CHDFS). Old Prefix & Number Course Title New Prefix & Number CFS 210 Human Development HDFS 210 CFS 211 Development in Infancy and Childhood HDFS 211 CFS 213 Development in Adolescence and Adulthood…
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KRSS Alum Named Executive Director of Rise Above
The Growing Seattle Nonprofit Serves Native Youth Through Sports Clinics and Mentorship Rise Above, a Seattle nonprofit dedicated to empowering Native youth, has announced that Natalie Welch has joined the organization as its new executive director. “We couldn’t be more excited to have Natalie on our growing team,” says Rise Above CEO and founder Jaci…
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CEHHS and Campus Partners Present Achieving Health Equity Lecture Series with Dr. Jillian C. Shipherd
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Colleges of Communication & Information; Education, Health, and Human Sciences; Nursing; and Social Work; Department of Sociology; and AgResearch invite the campus community and health community partners to two presentations from Dr. Jillian C. Shipherd, deputy director of the LGBTQ+ Health program at the Veterans Health Administration in Washington D.C.…
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CEHHS Launches Teaching-Time Out Podcast
Are you an educator looking for professional, evidence-based information to enhance your career? Join Jed Blanton for this series by educators for educators. In just the time it takes for a cup of coffee, learn how you can navigate the challenges and opportunities presented during the academic year. This podcast series is meant to share brief…
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From the Green Book to the Orange Book: Travel, Tourism, and Resistance in the Black Community
“Carry your Green Book with you. You may need it.” If you were a Black traveler journeying through the segregated South, odds are you may have heard these words before setting off. From 1936 – 1967, The Negro Motorist Green Book published by Victor Hugo Green, was a guide where Black travelers found friendly businesses…
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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…
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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)…
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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…
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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…
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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…