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  • UT Knoxville Launches Online MS in Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management

    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…

  • RHTM Student Enrichment Fundraiser Receives Record Gift from Stand Out For Good, Inc.

    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,…

  • Celebrating 2026 CEHHS Top Grads

    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…

  • 2026 Educators Hall of Honor Inductees

    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…

  • Holtz and Rosenberg Present the Presidential AI Challenge at the Inaugural AI Tennessee Summit

    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…

  • Launching the Next Generation of Retail Leaders: NRF Foundation Student Program in New York City

    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…

  • UT and Knox County Schools Partner to Launch “Teach Knox Teaching Fellows” to Boost Special Education Workforce

    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…

  • Kelchen Once Again Named Top Scholar Influencer

    Kelchen Once Again Named Top Scholar Influencer

    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…

  • Trentham is 2025 Alumni Service Award Winner

    Trentham is 2025 Alumni Service Award Winner

    Brent Trentham, is a seasoned Private Wealth Advisor and the owner of TSG Financial Advisors. Since beginning his career with Ameriprise Financial Services in 1990, he has built a reputation for integrity, empathy, and a deep commitment to putting clients first. With five offices across Tennessee, Florida, and Iowa, he continues to guide individuals and…

  • Students Attend Record-Breaking Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism

    Students Attend Record-Breaking Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism

    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…