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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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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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Are Student Consent Forms Outdated When it Comes to Privacy?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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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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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…