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…

The Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) is pleased to announce that the the Hospitality and Tourism Management program within RHTM is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). ACPHA, established by the International Council of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE), evaluates and accredits hospitality programs that demonstrate excellence…

Two Seniors in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to service and leadership have been named Torchbearers, the university’s highest student honor. Kate McCarville a Senior studying therapeutic recreation and Jada Walker, studying sport management were presented with the…

By Carly Utterback, CEHHS Student Reporter, Class of 2025 On Saturday, February 22, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, hosted TRiO Day. This year’s theme was “Cultivating Futures: Growing Sustainable Success,” and the event was hosted by the Education Research and Opportunity Center (ERO) in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS). Around 350…

Hospitality and Tourism Management Students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Offer the Second Biennial Sponsored Wedding for East Tennessee Couple in November 2025 The Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is thrilled to announce the second biennial Blissful Wish Wedding, set to take place on Thursday,…

Students Gain Exclusive Access to Top Retail Brands, Mentorship, and Career Opportunities [Knoxville, TN] – The Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) in the College of Education, Health, and Human Science (CEHHS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is proud to support over 20 students from the Retail and Merchandising Management (RMM) program…

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…

Six alums from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences received recognition for their extraordinary achievements at the annual Alumni Awards. The ceremony, held in September, singles out alums who have made significant contributions to their professions, service to UT, and future promise. This year’s recipients include: Mary Cayten Brakefield,…

Three students from the Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville are heading to the 2024 Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism (GovCon) in Chattanooga as Student Ambassadors. Erin Cosentino, Paul Vaughn, and Lily Vincent, seniors in the Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) program, will represent both HTM…
Experiential Learning Opportunity Provides Couple With a Dream Wedding For Shelby Guthrie and Jackson Graham, a love of Tennessee Vols athletics sparked a love that went beyond the game. While attending the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Shelby and Jackson attended every Vols athletic event they could: football, basketball, tennis, baseball, and softball. If there was…