In Spring 2024, UTC students in a Communication class partnered with Chattanooga Tourism Co. (CTC’s) to promote and publicize the city’s live entertainment offerings. The 2022 Chattanooga Music Census revealed that the small business owners, who operate a bulk of these venues, would benefit from promotional assistance and additional social media coverage. To address that…
Fall 2024 COMM Electives
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Rising Rock Rises on the National Scene
Hearst Journalism Awards Students involved in Rising Rock, the Department of Communication’s student publication featuring non-fiction stories about greater Chattanooga, have been gaining national recognition for their work. Each academic year the Hearst Foundation runs a series of monthly national journalism competitions open to college students. Students from around the country enter their best work,…
White Places 15th in National Photo Competition
COMM student Abby White recently placed 15th in the 2023-2024 Hearst Journalism Awards for Photo II Picture Story/Series. White’s story, “Rocking the Rodeo Scene” was one of over 100 entries from 70 universities from around the nation.
Keur Places 5th in National Sports Competition
COMM student Noah Keur recently placed 5th in the 2023-2024 Hearst Journalism Awards for Sports. Keur’s story, “From Fracture to Finish” was one of 128 entries from 70 universities from around the nation.