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UT and Knox County Schools Partner to Launch “Teach Knox Teaching Fellows” to Boost Special Education Workforce
New initiative expands access to teacher preparation and strengthens inclusive education across the community The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT), in partnership with Knox County Schools (KCS), has announced the launch of the Teach Knox Teaching Fellows program, a bold new initiative aimed at recruiting, preparing, and supporting 30 special education teachers annually at no…
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UT Hospitality Students Experience “Backstage Pass: Nashville Hospitality Tour”
From January 14 through 16, twelve Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) students from the Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) set out on an immersive trip to Nashville, Tennessee. Themed “Backstage Pass: Nashville Hospitality Tour,” the experience provided exclusive behind-the-scenes tours, alumni connections, and…
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Kelchen Once Again Named Top Scholar Influencer
ELPS Department Head Rises in Education Week’s Scholar Influencer Rankings For the ninth time, Robert Kelchen has been recognized as one of the top scholar influencers shaping educational practice and policy. Kelchen, who serves as the department head of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is ranked 14th out…
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Romero-Hall Explores Global Perspectives on Learning Design in New Book
Spend some time with Enilda Romero-Hall, and you’ll quickly discover her passion for learning design. What may come as a surprise, however, is how deeply cultural and geographic contexts shape the journeys of learning designers around the world. That idea lies at the heart of her new book, Learning Designers in Context: Examining Practices Across the Global…
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RHTM Students Make Couple’s Dream Come True
Second Blissful Wish Wedding Event Provides Experiential Learning While Making Dreams Come True In early November, the Pavilion at Hunter Valley Farm in Knoxville transformed into a magical setting for the second Blissful Wish Wedding, celebrating the inspiring love story of Kenzie Cathey and Tanner Branam. The event, planned and executed by 12 dedicated students…
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University of Tennessee and Knoxville Family Justice Center’s Partnership Focuses on Domestic Violence Awareness
UT College of Social Work (UTCSW), UT College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS), and the Knoxville Family Justice Center (KFJC) are proud to partner to lead the community in recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) 2025 through a powerful lineup of events, outreach initiatives, and a renewed focus on survivor-centered care.…
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Crouter Named Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology
Scott Crouter, professor of exercise physiology in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Science (KRSS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK). He was inducted along with 10 U.S. and two international scholars during the Academy’s annual awards banquet and ceremony, held in…
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RHTM Hosts Big Orange Hospitality Day
Inaugural Event Connects Students, Teachers, and Advisors with Industry Leaders The Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, hosted its inaugural Big Orange Hospitality Day in partnership with Tennessee DECA and FBLA. The event welcomed 128 high school students and 17 teachers/advisors from across the state to explore…
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Are High School Sports Living Up to Their Ideals?
Most coaches want to be able to do more than teach their athletes to win faceoffs and dodge defenders By Jedediah Blanton (University of Tennessee, Knoxville) and Scott Pierce (Illinois State University) | Republished from The Conversation Coach Smith was an easy hire as the head coach of a new high school lacrosse team in…
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Dzikus Awarded Grant to Study Survivor Perspectives
For many, sports offer valuable life lessons in self-improvement and teamwork. For others—especially survivors of sexual violence—their experiences in sport may leave lasting scars. This raises a critical question: how do institutions support survivors, if at all? That is the question Lars Dzikus and a team of researchers from several American universities are working to…