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.
The Amazingly Amazing PR Campaign Class
By Caroline Bledsoe As a senior, I’ve witnessed all kinds of classes—the good, the bad, and the downright grueling. This semester, I’m part of a combined capstone course—Professor David Norman’s Public Relations Campaigns and Dr. Anthony Cepak’s Publication Design II—which is hands-down the best of the best. Structured as a student-run agency, students are currently…
PhotoNight March 6th
The Department of Communication will host it’s annual PhotoNight on March 6, 2024 in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall in UTC’s Fine Arts Center. Hear from professional photographers Kevin Liles, Kathleen Greeson, Marielle Echaves Mathis, Wade Payne, and Billy Weeks. See examples of their work along with work of UTC COMM students.Reception at 5:30 pm.Programming…