UT College of Communication & Information

College of Communication & Information at the University of Tennessee.

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We're welcoming CCI alum Ryan McGee ('93), @espn senior writer and co-host of @SECNetwork's Marty & McGee, back to Rocky Top! Join us Friday, Oct. 16, at 2:15 p.m. in Patrick Auditorium (COM 321) as he shares industry insights with CCI students.

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A great weekend at CCI! We loved welcoming our Board of Visitors, School Advisory Boards, and Young Alumni Council back to campus, sharing what’s happening across CCI, gathering with students, faculty, and staff at our reception, and wrapping up with a tailgate.

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We’re proud to honor Alisa White (MS ’84, PhD ’90), our 2026 Hileman Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. From Rocky Top to president of @SamHoustonState, her career reflects the impact of a CCI education and commitment to student success. Read more: https://t.co/Roswjrt0h4

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We were honored to welcome award-winning journalist and longtime ABC News correspondent John Quiñones to CCI for the inaugural event in our Distinguished Lecture Series! We’re so grateful to Mr. Quiñones for sharing his time, experience, and insights with our community.

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Meet Tina Sands, a new staff member in @UTCCI. Glad she is here to contribute to the great work taking place under Dean Mazer's leadership as the college reaches the next level for our students.

#GBO #LeadershipMatters

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From the control room to the anchor desk, our students put their skills into action today on TVC with special guest @espn @CollegeGameDay's @JenLada.

Jen shared what it’s like to produce feature stories of athletes, their families, and coaches across the country.

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A great afternoon on Rocky Top with @espn's @DesmondHoward!

Des joined CCI students for a Q&A on sports broadcasting, building careers from classroom experiences, and the behind-the-scenes prep for @CollegeGameDay.

GameDay goes live from @UTKnoxviIIe this weekend! Go Vols!

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We're excited to welcome Matt Shafer Powell back to @WUOTFM as the station's new director! With more than 25 years of public media experience, including 15 years at WUOT, Matt brings a deep commitment to journalism and public radio's mission. Read more: https://t.co/DKvi8ep5bn

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What does transparency look like when politics, social media, and influencers intersect? New research from faculty fellows examines Americans’ attitudes toward disclosure of paid political content. Watch the video and read their research here: https://t.co/bOiT50RLhz

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It’s football time in Tennessee!

From the stands and sidelines at Neyland, to the work happening behind the scenes with our student media outlets, our CCI students are right in the middle of it all.

We can't wait to see you today on Rocky Top! Go Vols!

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We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Dolly Parton.

In 2020, CCI students and faculty helped tell the story of Dolly’s Imagination Library through Land Grant Films’ documentary, “The Library That Dolly Built.”

We’re grateful to have been part of Dolly’s enduring legacy.

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Meet Professor Shani Daily, one of CCI’s new faculty researchers to join @UTKSIS. Daily is one of eight outstanding scholars UT is welcoming this fall as part of its ongoing investment in research and innovation. Learn more: https://t.co/VzvNq8hcUF

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Welcome back, CCI Vols! Dean Joe Mazer shares a special welcome for our students as we kick off a new semester. 🧡

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Today's the day! 👏 It's Not About Me premieres tonight at 7:30 p.m. on the @Vol_Sports YouTube channel. We couldn’t be prouder of the students and faculty who made it happen!

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there is no Rick Barnes without Candy Barnes 🧡

IT'S NOT ABOUT ME premieres tonight at 7:30pm ET on the Tennessee Athletics YouTube channel

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@UTJEM students played a pivotal role in producing a documentary on the life and values of @Vol_Hoops Head Coach Rick Barnes in collaboration with @landgrantfilms, @utkmediacenter, and @vol_sports. Read more about our students’ experience: https://t.co/E1g5izlSOi

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IT'S NOT ABOUT ME premieres Thursday at 7:30pm ET on the Tennessee Athletics YouTube channel

The UT-student-led project chronicles Rick Barnes' ascent from his childhood in Hickory, N.C., to his present status as Vols head coach

Learn more → https://t.co/UcfuW9SuuI

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We’re incredibly proud of our students and faculty who helped bring this project to life. It’s a powerful example of the creativity, dedication, and real-world experience that define CCI!

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An underdog story. A redemption story.

A Rick Barnes Story.

It's Not About Me premieres 7.30.26 on the Tennessee Athletics YouTube channel

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Proud to announce that our online Bachelor of Science in Communication & Information has been recognized by Forbes for having the best flexibility among online communication degrees! The program was also ranked 9th overall in Forbes’ Best Online Communication Degrees of 2026.

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Plans after graduation? 🎓 We’d love to hear them! Learning our students’ outcomes post-graduation helps us stay connected, tell your stories, and elevate the college. Let us know here: https://t.co/wxiFCppz2T

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Class of 2026, you’ve made an incredible impact on CCI. We’re sad to see you go, but we can’t wait to see all you accomplish as the newest members of the @tennalum family. Congratulations and Go Vols!

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