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Doctoral Students Win Dissertation Fellowship
Two Doctoral Students from TPTE Win Dissertation Funding in National Competition Dani Rimbach-Jones and Bethany Parker are the recent recipients of a $25,000 fellowship from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to help offset expenses related during the final year of dissertation writing. Both are doctoral students in the department of Theory and Practice…
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CEHHS Earns National Recognition in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has received national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings, with several programs achieving high marks—including those in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS). CEHHS graduate education programs saw a significant rise, ranking 43rd among public institutions (up from 51st) and 54th (up from…
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Dueñas Recognized as Outstanding Faculty by NASPA
Mary Dueñas, an assistant professor in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) was recently honored for her outstanding contributions in the field of student affairs. Dueñas received the Mena Valdez Outstanding Faculty Award at the NASPA annual conference held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The award recognizes a…
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University of Tennessee Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management Hosts 20th Student Enrichment Fundraiser
Event to Honor Commissioner Mark Ezell, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development with the Innovative Leadership Award The Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is excited to announce the 20th Student Enrichment Fundraiser, honoring Commissioner Mark Ezell of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) with the Innovative…
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The Power of Sports for Positive Change
By Jett Hatfield, Senior in Sport Management, Class of 2025
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UT Receives Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Grant
By, Cara Smith, CEHHS Student Reporter, Class of 2024 Films and media are tools educators use to easily enhance teaching and learning in the classroom. The potential of using a film or media to dive into the deeper message and break down different themes is something important to Joshua Kenna, associate professor of Social Science…
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Ellen McIntyre Reappointed as Dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Ellen McIntyre, dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been reappointed for a second five-year term. Provost John Zomchick announced the reappointment to faculty and staff, highlighting McIntyre’s impactful leadership since joining CEHHS in 2020. McIntyre’s tenure began at a challenging time, as the…
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Hosts Hospitality Roadshow to Address Workforce Challenges in Tourism Industry
KNOXVILLE, TN – This January, the Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, hosted a Hospitality Roadshow in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association. The event gathered industry leaders,…
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Kelchen Recognized by Education Week as Top Scholar Influencer
When a reporter seeks expert insight into higher education issues, it’s very likely that Robert Kelchen is at the top of their call list. Over the years, Kelchen continues to receive accolades from Education Week as a top influencer who shape educational practice and policy. This year is no different as Kelchen is once again…
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Vols Online Degree is Part of a 30-Year Journey to Create Lasting Change
Gladys Hunt vividly remembers the moment her life shifted course forever. Escaping civil unrest in her Central American homeland, her family left behind the comfort of the familiar for an uncertain future in the United States. What initially felt like an ending became a remarkable new beginning that helped shape her life’s path. Part of…