Departments
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The Power of Sports for Positive Change
By Jett Hatfield, Senior in Sport Management, Class of 2025
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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…
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Are Student Consent Forms Outdated When it Comes to Privacy?
Study Examines Media Release Policies of U.S. School Districts It’s 2024. Do you know where your child’s private information is on the internet? The latest addition to a line of research initiated by Knox County teacher and University of Tennessee, Knoxville, alumna, Macy A. Burchfield (‘22), and co-authored by associate professor in the Department of…
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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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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…