UT College of Communication & Information

@UTCCI

College of Communication & Information at the University of Tennessee.

Knoxville, TN

Joined September 2009

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · Jun 18

Summer is here, but we're still looking back at the moments that put the 2024-25 academic year on the map — literally with @tombrasutk’s trips to NYC, Atlanta, & Chicago! Students met with pros at @tombras, @CashApp, @Fleishman, @GSP, @Pinterest & more on their trips.

UTCCI's tweet image. Summer is here, but we're still looking back at the moments that put the 2024-25 academic year on the map — literally with @tombrasutk’s trips to NYC, Atlanta, &amp; Chicago! Students met with pros at @tombras, @CashApp, @Fleishman, @GSP, @Pinterest &amp; more on their trips.

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · Jul 16

There’s no debating it—last year was one to remember. @utkcmst fulfilled a major goal with hosting this year’s TIFA Tournament. Case closed: our @utk_tsds students crushed it!!

UTCCI's tweet image. There’s no debating it—last year was one to remember. @utkcmst fulfilled a major goal with hosting this year’s TIFA Tournament. Case closed: our @utk_tsds students crushed it!!

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · Jul 10

This week, we’re “uploading” some of our fave memories of the year and bringing it back to October when @UTKSIS launched the iLab — a high-tech space for VR, UX testing, and yes, even Mario Kart. See what’s powering student innovation: tiny.utk.edu/HVlv1

UTCCI's tweet image. This week, we’re “uploading” some of our fave memories of the year and bringing it back to October when @UTKSIS launched the iLab — a high-tech space for VR, UX testing, and yes, even Mario Kart. See what’s powering student innovation: tiny.utk.edu/HVlv1

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · Jul 8

Thousands gathered at the 44th annual Smoky Mountain Quilt Show to celebrate craft, history, and memory. From 19th century heirlooms to tributes like Julie Campbell’s Legacy Garden, each quilt told a story. Full story at the link bit.ly/4eDqW3z 📝/📸 Pierce Gentry

UTCCI's tweet image. Thousands gathered at the 44th annual Smoky Mountain Quilt Show to celebrate craft, history, and memory. From 19th century heirlooms to tributes like Julie Campbell’s Legacy Garden, each quilt told a story. Full story at the link bit.ly/4eDqW3z 📝/📸 Pierce Gentry

UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · Jul 8

Rocky Top Business Award winner & @TombrasUTK alum Pierce LaMacchia has been fueling Knoxville for 10+ years with local favorite @KnoxvilleBrew, co-owned by LaMacchia and his brother. He contributes his success to communications skills learned in CCI. tiny.utk.edu/RockyTopBiz202…

UTCCI's tweet card. “There was this energy of the power of words, the power of presentation, the power of critiquing everything in that realm that translated to all areas of communication,” Pierce LaMacchia (‘12) said...

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · Jun 26

Student-produced doc Shooting for an A is available for streaming on WBIR+ thanks to a collab between @LandGrantFilms & @wbir! Watch to learn how @ArtsSciencesUT's Associate Professor Tore Olsson teaches history through the game Red Dead Redemption. @UTJEM @utkmediacenter

UTCCI's tweet image. Student-produced doc Shooting for an A is available for streaming on WBIR+ thanks to a collab between @LandGrantFilms &amp; @wbir! Watch to learn how @ArtsSciencesUT's Associate Professor Tore Olsson teaches history through the game Red Dead Redemption.

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · Jun 25

Our students are ones to follow! Over the past year, we launched the Wilson Communication & Leadership Academy & LEO Fellows Program. Huge thanks to the College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences, @HaslamUT, @LEOEvents & the Wilsons for investing in our students’ growth!

UTCCI's tweet image. Our students are ones to follow! Over the past year, we launched the Wilson Communication &amp; Leadership Academy &amp; LEO Fellows Program. Huge thanks to the College of Education, Health, &amp; Human Sciences, @HaslamUT, @LEOEvents &amp; the Wilsons for investing in our students’ growth!

UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · Jun 23

Last week, CCI's @utkcmst proudly hosted @NatComm's Doctoral Honors Seminar, welcoming scholars from 30+ schools for three days full of research & connection! The hallmark of this impactful seminar is the tailored mentoring experiences offered to doctoral candidates & scholars.

UTCCI's tweet image. Last week, CCI's @utkcmst proudly hosted @NatComm's Doctoral Honors Seminar, welcoming scholars from 30+ schools for three days full of research &amp; connection! The hallmark of this impactful seminar is the tailored mentoring experiences offered to doctoral candidates &amp; scholars.

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · Jun 20

We're proud to spotlight Chris Oneal ('91), @utkcmst alum, Founder & President of Stones River Consulting, who was honored as a 2025 Rocky Top Business Award winner! Read more about his excellence in communication & entrepreneurship: tiny.utk.edu/lm9vk

UTCCI's tweet image. We're proud to spotlight Chris Oneal ('91), @utkcmst alum, Founder &amp; President of Stones River Consulting, who was honored as a 2025 Rocky Top Business Award winner!

Read more about his excellence in communication &amp; entrepreneurship: tiny.utk.edu/lm9vk

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · Jun 19

High school students from @emeraldyouth's Calling and Career program teamed up with @TombrasUTK for the Content Creator's Toolkit workshop. Students explored brand management, storytelling, and content creation, skills that open doors to careers in advertising and PR.

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · Jun 17

The application is now open for the College of Communication and Information’s brand new, fully online Bachelor of Science in Communications and Information, the first like it in Tennessee. Read more about the program at the link and apply now! tiny.utk.edu/CqfLj

UTCCI's tweet card. The College of Communication and Information (CCI) opened applications this week for the first online, Tennessee-based communication and information bachelor’s degree program, increasing access to a...

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · Jun 13

Congrats to Pierce Gentry, @WUOTFM reporter and @UTJEM alum, for placing 2nd in the Audio category at the 2025 @HearstAwardsSF National Championship! His winning story covered the impact of tariffs on local business owners in San Francisco's Chinatown. tiny.utk.edu/3O5Mz

UTCCI's tweet card. Pierce Gentry, far left, with the other contestants in the Audio category at the Hearst Journalism National Championship. As Pierce Gentry (‘25) walked through San Francisco in early June, he soaked...

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · Jun 9

Emmy-winning chief meteorologist Heather Haley (’05) is joining @UTCCI as a faculty member in @UTJEM & as @WUOTFM's new meteorologist! A full-circle moment that reflects our strategic efforts to carry out UT’s land-grant mission. Welcome back, Heather! 🔗 cci.utk.edu/blog/2025/06/0…

UTCCI's tweet card. There is one news event that affects everyone—it can help break the ice as small talk, it can make a day better or worse, and it can devastate entire communities: it is, of course, the weather. It’s...

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · Jun 6

This week, we welcomed rising high school juniors & seniors for the 2025 Future Leaders in Communication and Information (FLCI) program! Hosted by our Division of Access & Engagement, FLCI offers hands-on experiences and insights into careers in communication and information.

UTCCI's tweet image. This week, we welcomed rising high school juniors &amp; seniors for the 2025 Future Leaders in Communication and Information (FLCI) program!

Hosted by our Division of Access &amp; Engagement, FLCI offers hands-on experiences and insights into careers in communication and information.

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · May 30

As we gear up to cheer on @Vol_Baseball in tonight’s NCAA tourney game, we’re looking back at HUNTER—a student-produced doc about Vols star Hunter Ensley and his journey from small-town roots to a historic championship run.

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · May 21

CCI is celebrating several @easttnspj Golden Press Card Awards given to @utkjem students for their outstanding work at media outlets in CCI’s @utkmediacenter, and faculty members Brittany Tarwater and Mark Harmon, who won top honors. tiny.utk.edu/9cvU6

UTCCI's tweet card. Students and faculty from the College of Communication and Information took home top awards in several categories at the East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists’ Golden Press Card Awards,...

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · May 19

We are excited to announce the launch of Tennessee’s first—and only—interdisciplinary, fully online BS in Communication & Information! The 100% asynchronous coursework lets you balance work, family, & classes on your own schedule. Learn more: tiny.utk.edu/BSCI

UTCCI's tweet image. We are excited to announce the launch of Tennessee’s first—and only—interdisciplinary, fully online BS in Communication &amp; Information! The 100% asynchronous coursework lets you balance work, family, &amp; classes on your own schedule. Learn more: tiny.utk.edu/BSCI

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · May 17

From CCI Send Off to Commencement, today was one for the books! We’re so proud of all that our graduates have accomplished. Congrats, CCI Class of 2025—and welcome to the @tennalum family!

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · May 15

From barely graduating high school to earning his master’s from CCI—Intelligence Specialist Master Chief Petty Officer Robert Morris II’s journey has come full circle. Join us in celebrating him & all our 2025 master’s & PhD grads! #utgrad2025 Full story: tiny.utk.edu/tFwvV

UTCCI's tweet image. From barely graduating high school to earning his master’s from CCI—Intelligence Specialist Master Chief Petty Officer Robert Morris II’s journey has come full circle. Join us in celebrating him &amp; all our 2025 master’s &amp; PhD grads! #utgrad2025
Full story: tiny.utk.edu/tFwvV

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UT College of Communication & Information@UTCCI · May 14

It’s not just Graduation season—it’s GRAD-itude season! CCI students reflect, give thanks, and bid farewell to the mentors who shaped their time at @utknoxville. Swipe for a snippet of ‘grad’-itude and tag a Vol who made your journey on Rocky Top unforgettable. #UTGrad2025

UTCCI's tweet image. It’s not just Graduation season—it’s GRAD-itude season! CCI students reflect, give thanks, and bid farewell to the mentors who shaped their time at @utknoxville. Swipe for a snippet of ‘grad’-itude and tag a Vol who made your journey on Rocky Top unforgettable. #UTGrad2025

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