CEHHS

  • Celebrating the Achievements of CEHHS Faculty

    Celebrating the Achievements of CEHHS Faculty

    The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) is proud to recognize several faculty members for their outstanding achievements and contributions. Let’s celebrate their success! Karen Boyd (ELPS) Boyd received the prestigious Raymond H. Goldstone Legacy of Excellence Award from the Association for Student Conduct Administration. With a long history of impactful leadership in…

  • Michael Skyer Awarded with the Dr. Jon Henner Memorial Early Career Award by the Association of College Educators – Deaf & Hard of Hearing

    Michael Skyer Awarded with the Dr. Jon Henner Memorial Early Career Award by the Association of College Educators – Deaf & Hard of Hearing

    By Carly Utterback, CEHHS Student Reporter, Class of 2025 Our very own Michael Skyer, assistant professor of deaf studies and deaf education in the department of Theory & Practice in Teacher Education (TPTE), has received an award for showing an early record of a promising career in both teaching and research in deaf education within…

  • Vols Teach Alum Selected as Global Educator of the Year

    Vols Teach Alum Selected as Global Educator of the Year

    Salonga, an English as a Second Language Biology and Environmental Science teacher and Science Department Chair, is recognized for her outstanding commitment to integrating global perspectives into her teaching.

  • University of Tennessee Earns “Exceeds Expectations” Ranking on Tennessee Educator Preparation Report Card

    University of Tennessee Earns “Exceeds Expectations” Ranking on Tennessee Educator Preparation Report Card

    The University of Tennessee’s College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) proudly announces its recognition as an “Exceeds Expectations” institution on the latest Tennessee Educator Preparation Report Card. 

  • The Power of Sports for Positive Change

    The Power of Sports for Positive Change

    By Jett Hatfield, Senior in Sport Management, Class of 2025

  • Two CEHHS Seniors Named Torchbearers – UT’s Highest Honor

    Two CEHHS Seniors Named Torchbearers – UT’s Highest Honor

    Two Seniors in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to service and leadership have been named Torchbearers, the university’s highest student honor. Kate McCarville a Senior studying therapeutic recreation and Jada Walker, studying sport management were presented with the…

  • Ellen McIntyre Reappointed as Dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

    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…

  • UT Students’ Experience at Tennessee’s Annual Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism

    UT Students’ Experience at Tennessee’s Annual Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism

    By Cara Smith, CEHHS Student Reporter, Class of 2024 Three students from the Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, attended the 2024 Governor’s Conference (Gov Con) in Chattanooga on Sept. 25-27. Erin Cosentino, Paul Vaughn, and Lily Vincent were three out of 10 students in the Hospitality…

  • Mark Finchum Inducted into Educators Hall of Honor

    Mark Finchum Inducted into Educators Hall of Honor

    Mark Finchum’s academic journey is a testament to his commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, followed by a Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction, and ultimately achieved a Ph.D. in Social Studies Education, all from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Throughout his 33-year tenure…

  • Denise Dean Inducted into Educators Hall of Honor

    Denise Dean Inducted into Educators Hall of Honor

    Denise Dean’s love for children is what led her to start the East Tennessee Freedom Schools where she is the Executive Director. ETFS delivers the Children’s Defense Funds’ Freedom Schools® program that helps children fall in love with reading and engage in social and civic action. They operate three sites, two in Knox County and…