We are delighted to announce that Cole Green, one of our HDFS Ph.D. candidates, has been awarded the prestigious Yates Dissertation Fellowship. Established in June 2000 through a generous bequest from the estate of Arthur E. Yates (1915–1997), president of Yates Bleachery Company and a dedicated friend of the University of Tennessee, the Yates Dissertation […]
When asking an undergraduate student, “What do you want to major in?” how often do you hear the response, “I’m not sure, but I know I want to help people”? Typically, this leads to suggestions of “helping professions” such as nursing, teaching, or first responders. However, does a major in Human Development and Family Science […]
We are pleased to introduce Ms. Amber Dispanet, a Master’s Grad student with CHDFS who was willing to share her experience with us. Many wonder what it’s like to come to UT, work with the faculty, and how to set up a social sphere within the college environment. We think Amber gives great advice and […]
It’s our pleasure to introduce Megan Haselschwerdt, Ph.D., professor in HDFS, and soon to be HDFS Graduate Program Director. Though my interactions with Haselschwerdt, Ph.D. I’ve seen her passion and depth of knowledge in her study and how she utilizes her research and skill to better those around her both professionally and personally. This led […]
Ms. Amber Love is a UT alumni from our School Counseling program. We asked her to share her experience with us and she was excited to do so: “From a young age, I always knew that I wanted to be in a “helping” profession. My mother was a teacher and, while I never saw myself […]
