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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…
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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.
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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.
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Hill Named Visiting Scholar at North Carolina Central University
Kimberly Hill, Community Outreach Coordinator at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) is joining North Carolina Central University (NCCU) as a Visiting Scholar. During her time at NCCU, Hill will focus on advancing the University’s Community Engagement Initiatives, working to strengthen collaborations with local communities. With extensive experience…
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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…
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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…
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Jimmy Cheek Inducted into Educators Hall of Honor
Jimmy G. Cheek is Chancellor Emeritus and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Higher Education in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Former Director of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Postsecondary Education Research Center. Cheek became the seventh chancellor of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on February 1,…
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Romero-Hall Recognized by Canadian Social Knowledge Institute
For many people outside of an academic environment, accessing scholarly work may appear to be outside their reach. Not everyone has access to academic journals or can attend conferences where the latest research is shared. But for Enilda Romero-Hall, an associate professor of STEM Education/Learning, Design, and Technology in the Department of Theory & Practice…
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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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Kelchen Once Again Named Top Scholar Influencer
We’ve all heard the term “influencer.” Many of us associate an influencer as someone with a large following on social media, such as Instagram or YouTube, who set trends or promotes products. But did you know that there are a select group of scholar influencers who help shape educational practice and policy? One of those…