UTK College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

The future of retail, hospitality, and tourism needs innovative leaders, and we're preparing them at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville!

The 🔸NEW🔸 Online Master of Science in UTK Retail, Hospitality & Tourism Management is designed for working professionals ready to advance their careers, strengthen their leadership skills, and make data-driven decisions in today's evolving service industries.

🍊 100% online
🍊 Fully asynchronous
🍊 Flexible for working professionals
🍊 Industry-focused curriculum
🍊 Learn from expert faculty at UT

Whether you're looking to move into leadership, expand your expertise, or prepare for new opportunities, this program can help you take the next step.

Applications are now open for Fall 2026! Learn more: bit.ly/4uBunON

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Our Meet Your Dean tour made its way to Atlanta, and what an incredible event it was! 🧡

Thank you to the alumni who joined us to reconnect, share stories, and strengthen the bonds that make our UT Knoxville Alumni community so special.

Be sure to watch for future events—Dean McIntyre may be headed to your hometown soon!

Congratulations to the incredible students at Alcoa Intermediate School for winning the state-level competition of the Presidential AI Challenge with their “Homework Helper” project, proving innovation has no age limit! 🚀

A special shoutout to Emily Holtz, assistant professor in University of Tennessee Theory and Practice in Teacher Education, for helping support and mentor these future AI leaders through AI Tennessee and statewide partnerships. Opportunities like this are opening doors for students to explore technology, creativity, and problem-solving in powerful new ways.

Best of luck to these students as they head to Washington D.C. for the national competition in June!

Watch WBIR Channel 10's full feature: bit.ly/4dTugYy

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University of Tennessee, Knoxville

A record-breaking gift. A first-of-its-kind fashion show. An unforgettable night for RHTM students. ✨

UTK Retail, Hospitality & Tourism Management celebrated a historic milestone as the RHTM Student Enrichment Fundraiser received a record gift from Stand Out For Good, Inc., while also debuting its first-ever student-led fashion show.

This transformational support creates even more opportunities for experiential learning, industry travel, competitions, and hands-on experiences that prepare Vols to lead in retail, hospitality, and tourism.

Read more: bit.ly/439MH5Z

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University of Tennessee, Knoxville Altar'd State

Exams are over, Commencement has commenced, and summer is finally here ☀️

Whether you’re taking a course, taking on a summer job or internship, or just taking it easy, we hope this summer treats you well.

Be sure to check back in with us for updates and news throughout the next couple of months! We’ll still be here! 🧡

Join us in congratulating our UT FUTURE: Postsecondary Education Program grads! 🎓🎉

The FUTURE Class of 2026 includes:
🍊 Salahuddin (Salah) Abdul-Razacq
🍊 Emily Detre
🍊 Tristan Ford
🍊 Eric Higgins
🍊 Carson Hutson
🍊 Blake McClurkin
🍊 Erik Shen
🍊 Weston Trent

Congrats, ! We are so proud of you, and we can't wait to see where the road from Rocky Top takes each and every one of you. 🧡

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University of Tennessee, Knoxville UT Knoxville Alumni

Cue the confetti! The Class of 2026 did it! 🥳🎓🍊

Today is all about celebrating you and everything you’ve accomplished during your time at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. From early mornings to late-night study sessions, every moment led to this milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Your passion, dedication, and impact have already made a difference, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead for you.

Congrats, grads! Welcome to the UT Knoxville Alumni family! 🧡

🔸 Tag us in your graduation posts or DM us your photos so we can celebrate with you! 🔸

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UTK Department of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science UTK Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sport Studies University of Tennessee Department of Public Health UTK Retail, Hospitality & Tourism Management University of Tennessee Theory and Practice in Teacher Education

It's Commencement Week at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville! 🎓🥳 To celebrate, wants to recognize our 2026 Top Grads!

These are graduating with the highest cumulative GPAs in their class. They exemplify hard work, commitment, and academic excellence during their time on Rocky Top.

Join us in congratulating:
🍊 Kyla Alexander, Sport Management and Marketing
🍊 Audrey Barton, Recreation and Sport Management
🍊 Hannah Freeman, Special Education
🍊 Sydney Harvey, Audiology and Speech Pathology, Minors in American Sign Language and Human Development and Family Science
🍊 Mollie Mayfield, Audiology and Speech Pathology
🍊 Caroline Peplow, Early Childhood Education (PreK-3)
🍊 Kate Sittler, Elementary Education
🍊 Madilyn Tipton, Elementary Education
🍊 Annie Wahlen, Special Education
🍊 Hannah Watts, Kinesiology

Not pictured:
🔸 Candace Brown, Human Development and Family Science
🔸 Ellie Hassell, Special Education
🔸 Anna Jackson, Kinesiology
🔸 Anna Mathis, Sport Management
🔸 Leah Pruter, Audiology and Speech Pathology
🔸 Kaitlyn Roper, Audiology and Speech Pathology
🔸 Lila Shipp, Child and Family Studies, Community Outreach
🔸 Alexis Thaxton, Elementary Education
🔸 Annie Wade, Nutrition, Dietetics

Read more about these Top Grads at bit.ly/4dga8zd!

UT FUTURE: Postsecondary Education Program hosted the 2nd annual Reverse Career Fair this week! 🥳

FUTURE students created posters showcasing their resumes, photos, and information about themselves, campus involvement, and career goals. They then got to present their posters for on-and-off campus employers, internship supervisors, and community partners.

Swipe through to see photos from the event ➡️

Congrats, Vols! We love to see your hard work pay off! 🧡

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University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎🏆

This week, we celebrate the educators who spark curiosity, build confidence, and open doors to endless possibilities.

Thank you for lighting the way to learning. 🔥

Join us in showing appreciation for the teachers who make a difference every single day!



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University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Tennessee Theory and Practice in Teacher Education