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- CHDFS Award Winners Spring 2026 – CEHHS Staff and Faculty Awards
We’re proud to celebrate our incredible staff and faculty who were honored with this year’s awards. Their dedication, creativity, and commitment to our community make… Read more: CHDFS Award Winners Spring 2026 – CEHHS Staff and Faculty Awards - Jamian Coleman, Ph.D. at the Grand Challenges Summit 2026
We’re proud to share that Jamian Coleman, Ph.D. participated in the Grand Challenges Summit 2026, where he co-led the Overcoming Addictions Roundtable session titled: “Addictions in Rural Tennessee… Read more: Jamian Coleman, Ph.D. at the Grand Challenges Summit 2026 - New Faces, Shared Futures: CHDFS Welcomes Three New Faculty Members
The Department of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science is delighted to welcome three outstanding new faculty members: Dr. Alexandria Onuoha, Dr. Matthew Ogan, and… Read more: New Faces, Shared Futures: CHDFS Welcomes Three New Faculty Members - Human Development and Family Science Program Emphasizes Real-World Experience
Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science are required to complete an internship before graduation, a cornerstone of the program that… Read more: Human Development and Family Science Program Emphasizes Real-World Experience - Sally Hunter, Ph.D.
It’s our pleasure to introduce Sally Hunter, Ph.D., who serves as a dedicated educator and advisor within HDFS. Through my interactions with Hunter, Ph.D., her… Read more: Sally Hunter, Ph.D. - Counseling Graduate Spotlight – Myia Makupson
My Journey to Counselor Education at the University of TennesseeI’m originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and after completing my master’s degree, I felt ready to begin… Read more: Counseling Graduate Spotlight – Myia Makupson - Staff and Faculty Award Ceremony
The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences celebrated their faculty and staff two weeks ago at a ceremony to bestow awards on those who… Read more: Staff and Faculty Award Ceremony - Cole Green Receives Yates Dissertation Fellowship 2025-2026
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… Read more: Cole Green Receives Yates Dissertation Fellowship 2025-2026 - HDFS Careers
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… Read more: HDFS Careers - Grad Student Spotlight: Amber Dispanet, HDFS
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… Read more: Grad Student Spotlight: Amber Dispanet, HDFS - Megan Haselschwerdt, Ph.D.
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.… Read more: Megan Haselschwerdt, Ph.D. - Alumni Spotlight: School Counseling with Ms. Amber LoveMs. Amber Love is a UT alumni from our School Counseling program. We asked her to share her experience with us and she was excited… Read more: Alumni Spotlight: School Counseling with Ms. Amber Love
- UT’s Chi Sigma Iota: Upsilon Theta
Counseling would like to introduce it’s own LeAnn Wills, Chi Sigma Iota’s Upsilon Theta Chapter President, to speak about it’s presence here at UT and… Read more: UT’s Chi Sigma Iota: Upsilon Theta - Spencer Olmstead, Ph.D.
It’s our pleasure to introduce the twin pillar of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science (CHDFS), Spencer Olmstead, Ph.D. Olmstead is our Assistant Department Head,… Read more: Spencer Olmstead, Ph.D. - Counseling: Mental Health AvenueDid you know that you can become a licensed mental health care provider in all 50 states with a Master’s degree? Our CACREP-accredited program offers… Read more: Counseling: Mental Health Avenue
- HDFS: A History
The Department of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science (CHDFS) may have just established in August 2024, but many would be surprised to learn how… Read more: HDFS: A History - UT Grand Challenge Summit
UT Grand Challenge Grants proposals are underway and our very own Dr. Jamian Coleman presented his teams proposal for “Bridging the Gap: Tailored Distance Education… Read more: UT Grand Challenge Summit