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Leala Holcomb Earns Prestigious NIH R01 Award
For many researchers, earning an R01 award from the National Institutes of Health is a career-defining achievement. For Leala Holcomb, it came remarkably early. Holcomb, a research assistant professor in the Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has received an R01 award totaling $2.6 million from the…
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading
University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s elementary education program achieves top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to…
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UT Knoxville Launches Online MS in Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) is pleased to announce that its new Master of Science in Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management has received final approval and is now accepting applications for Fall 2026. The fully online graduate degree is designed for working professionals seeking to advance their…
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RHTM Student Enrichment Fundraiser Receives Record Gift from Stand Out For Good, Inc.
The Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) hosted its 21st annual RHTM Student Enrichment Fundraiser on Friday, April 24, at the Hilton Knoxville, bringing together industry partners, alumni, friends, and students to celebrate education, partnership, and the future of the retail and hospitality industries. This year’s event proudly recognized Stand Out For Good,…
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Celebrating 2026 CEHHS Top Grads
As commencement season begins, the College of Education, Health & Human Sciences celebrates the graduating students who have earned the highest cumulative GPAs. These remarkable Vols exemplify hard work, commitment, and academic excellence during their time on Rocky Top. Keep reading to learn about our Top Graduates from the Class of 2026. Congratulations, Vols! We’re…
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2026 Educators Hall of Honor Inductees
In the hallowed halls where aspiring teachers learn, the Educators Hall of Honor represents all those who have passed along knowledge, understanding, creativity, and the joy of learning from one generation to the next. By touching the lives of others, educators make the world a better place for generations to come. The preparation of educators…
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Holtz and Rosenberg Present the Presidential AI Challenge at the Inaugural AI Tennessee Summit
At the inaugural AI Tennessee Summit, Emily Holtz and Joshua Rosenberg represented the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences as both attendees and featured presenters, sharing their work on the Presidential AI Challenge and how it is being shaped in collaboration with educators and students across Tennessee. Their session with…
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Launching the Next Generation of Retail Leaders: NRF Foundation Student Program in New York City
This January, students from the Retail and Merchandising Management (RMM) program in the Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) participated in the National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation Student Program in New York City. Recognized as one of the nation’s premier professional development experiences for college students pursuing careers in retail, merchandising, and consumer-focused…
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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…