UT School of Journalism and Media

09/16/2026

09/14/2026

Today’s Media Center Spotlight Series workshop featured WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio reporter and ProPublica fellow Paige Pfleger!

Paige shared insights on investigative journalism, walking students through her reporting process, and insight in her recent reporting on Tennessee’s juvenile justice system.

From asking the right questions to identifying the key soundbites in interviews, Paige offered practical advice for future journalists on how to dig deeper and strengthen their reporting. 📝

09/11/2026

The Vols are gearing up for a game day showdown against Georgia Tech this weekend, and students are ready to capture it all from the sidelines. 📸🏈

Take a look at some game day photos of UT College of Communication & Information faculty and students on the sidelines, gaining hands-on experience in sports media, and capturing unforgettable highlights on the field. 🍊

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

09/10/2026

UT School of Journalism & Media seniors Alex Carpenter and Luke Lamoree spent Labor Day weekend in Huntsville, Alabama, covering the World Para Road Cycling Championships. 🎥📸

Partnering with Culxtured, a startup founded by Paralympians and dedicated to representing para sports, Alex and Luke were on the ground capturing the action and telling the stories of athletes competing on the world stage.

"This was an incredible opportunity to be able to tell the stories of elite-level athletes at a global event, just down the road in Huntsville," Alex shared.

"Alex and I didn't slow down from the moment we arrived in Huntsville," Luke shared. "We were able to tell so many stories that would have otherwise never come to light, and it was an incredible opportunity."

A special shoutout to UT School of Journalism & Media professor Erin Whiteside for connecting Alex and Luke with this incredible opportunity!

We’re so proud to see students putting their skills into action and gaining real-world experience through hands-on storytelling. 🧡

Learn more about past coverage of the Paralympics by UT College of Communication & Information students here: https://lnkd.in/e-hC2yF2

Learn more about Culxtured here: https://culxtured.com

09/10/2026

09/08/2026

Congratulations to UT School of Journalism & Media sophomore Olivia Lee on being named one of 21 college students nationwide chosen for The New York Times Corps mentorship program! The program provides emerging journalists with hands-on experience and opportunities to develop their reporting skills.

As part of the program, Olivia will be paired with NYT Opinions Editor, Kathleen Kingsbury.

We're so proud of you, Olivia, on this fantastic opportunity, and can’t wait to learn more about your experience! 👏

Learn more about the mentorship program here: https://tinyurl.com/2h2bvh3w

UT College of Communication & Information

09/04/2026

This summer, Tombras School of Advertising & Public Relations major and UT School of Journalism & Media minor, Caden Dyer, took her reporting beyond the classroom as a News21 fellow.

News21 is a national investigative journalism program that brings together top journalism students for an immersive summer reporting experience focused on critical issues facing communities across the country.

While reporting on the nation’s housing crisis, she narrowed her focus to the challenges people face finding housing after incarceration. Her reporting led her to Project 180 in Sarasota, Florida, an organization helping people recently released from prison find stability and regain their footing.

Caden planned the four-day reporting trip, coordinated interviews, worked alongside a fellow student photographer and crafted stories that highlighted efforts to support people as they reenter their communities after incarceration.

One of her favorite parts of the experience? Meeting journalism students from across the country and expanding her media toolkit, particularly in audio and solutions journalism.

“Going to Phoenix, I wasn’t really scared to take on new things because I’ve already taken on new things here at CCI,” she shared. “I mean, it’s hands-on from day one, and I have been doing that since I was a freshman.”

Through News21, Caden discovered the power of digging deeper, connecting with communities and telling stories that can make an impact. She also discovered a passion for feature storytelling that furthered her interest in pursuing a career in magazines after graduation.

We’re so proud of Caden for taking on an opportunity to grow as a journalist, challenge herself and expand her skills beyond the classroom. 👏

Read her stories here:
https://unsettled.news21.com/stories/florida-reentry-profile/
https://unsettled.news21.com/interactives/stories-on-the-map/index.html

Learn more about News21 here:
https://cronkite.asu.edu/experiences/news21

UT College of Communication & Information
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

09/03/2026

Check out some outtakes from The Volunteer Channel's first show back last Friday! 🎥🎙️

Student journalists are back in action and ready for another season of reporting, storytelling, and live broadcasts.

Tune in Friday's at 12:30 p.m. for their live broadcast, airing on WVLT and The Volunteer Channel's YouTube. Stay tuned for a preview of what to expect as Tennessee Football returns to Neyland Stadium for their first home game of the season! 🏈

Tune in here: https://www.youtube.com//streams

UTK Media Center
UT College of Communication & Information

09/02/2026

We had so much fun seeing our UT School of Journalism & Media and UTK Media Center students at UT College of Communication & Information's Dogs with the Dean event this week! 🧡

It was a great afternoon to connect with Dean Joe Mazer, students, faculty and staff, (and a surprise pup), and enjoy some hot dogs and celebrate the start of the fall semester!

Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a fun afternoon. We’re so glad to have you back on Rocky Top! 🍊

University of Tennessee, Knoxville