
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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

ELPS Department Head Rises in Education Week’s Scholar Influencer Rankings For the ninth time, Robert Kelchen has been recognized as one of the top scholar influencers shaping educational practice and policy. Kelchen, who serves as the department head of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is ranked 14th out…

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For the second year in a row, the Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, sent six Hospitality and Tourism Management majors to attend the annual Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism (GovCon). Organized by the Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association (TNHTA) in partnership with the Tennessee…