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It’s always a great day on Rocky Top when Peyton Manning visits UT College of Communication & Information to share insights with our students. Thank you, Peyton, for reminding us what it means to lead and communicate with excellence!

I recently spent time with graduate students from CCI’s Graduate Student Association. I shared my motivation to pursue graduate education, takeaways from my PhD program, and advice as they enter the job market. I always look forward to time spent with our inspiring CCI students.

We recently celebrated Mark Geller, our assistant dean of advancement, who has led our philanthropic efforts since 2017, making a lasting impact on our college. We wish him all the best in his next chapter as he and his family relocate to Michigan to be closer to loved ones.

Today we celebrated this year’s Vol 40 Under 40 honorees—an exceptional group of UT Knoxville Alumni making a difference in their fields and communities. I’m especially proud that eight honorees are alumni of the UT College of Communication & Information. Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees! You inspire us all.

Attention CCI UT Knoxville Alumni in Indianapolis! Join Dean Joe Mazer at High Velocity in the JW Marriott TOMORROW at 3:30 pm to cheer on the Lady Vols Basketball as they take on Texas! No RSVP required—just stop by, grab a drink, and enjoy the game with us! Let’s go, Lady Vols!

Once a Vol, always a Vol! We had a great time connecting with UT College of Communication & Information alumni & the Chicago UT Knoxville Alumni Chapter at our recent Chicago event. It was inspiring to see Vols come together, including current Tombras School of Advertising & PR students, who had the opportunity to network and learn from our alum.

The UT School of Information Sciences grad program, housed in the UT College of Communication & Information, has been ranked 13th among public universities in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings for Library and Information Studies. Congrats to the faculty & staff who make this program a leader in the field! tiny.utk.edu/MSISRankings

This week, we’re celebrating Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week! Our grad students' hard work & impact make UT College of Communication & Information stronger every day. To show our thanks, we surprised grad classes with afternoon snacks. To our grad students- we’re proud to have you as part of CCI!

Today, we dedicated the Alan & Wendy Wilson Communication & Leadership Academy! With a generous $4.5 million gift from the Wilsons, the Wilson Academy, a collab between UT College of Communication & Information & Haslam Business, will shape the next generation of leaders at the intersection of communication & business.

This week UT College of Communication & Information celebrated the inaugural LEO Fellows cohort & hosted an industry panel with LEO Events & UT College of Ed, Health & Human Sciences. Grateful for this collaboration—and for LEO Events’ investment in our students’ future. Congrats to the first cohort of Fellows!

We recently welcomed our UT College of Communication & Information Board of Visitors & school advisory boards to campus for our spring meeting! From student connections to attendance at the Wilson Academy dedication, we’re grateful for their continued support of CCI’s mission.

Grateful for the dedicated administrative staff who support every corner of CCI. It was a pleasure to thank them in person today with a small token of appreciation for Administrative Professionals Day. 📸: A few highlights from today’s visits.

Senior Toast is a special celebration for graduating seniors who make a gift to UT Knoxville through the Senior Impact campaign. We are grateful for the over 150 @utkcci students who have honored their time at UT with a gift. Thank you for lighting the way for others!

This week, we celebrate Academic Advisor Appreciation Week honoring our outstanding advising team in the UT College of Communication & Information. I’m grateful for the dedication, mentorship, & daily support our advisors provide to help CCI students navigate their academic paths. Thank you for all you do!

Proud to celebrate the incredible faculty, staff, and students of UT College of Communication & Information at our May Awards event—honoring this year’s award recipients, PhD grads, and retirees. Your impact on our college is lasting and deeply appreciated. Congrats and thank you! cci.utk.edu/blog/2025/05/0…

Today was filled with pride, reflection, and celebration. We’re incredibly proud of our UT College of Communication & Information graduates. While their time on Rocky Top may be coming to a close, the impact they’ve made—and the memories they carry—will last a lifetime.

A special day on Rocky Top. Congrats to all UT College of Communication & Information graduates! 🍊🧡

Thrilled to share a big milestone for UT College of Communication & Information — the launch of Tennessee’s first fully online, interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Communication & Information! Proud of our team for making this vision a reality. Learn more: tiny.utk.edu/BSCI

I had the pleasure of speaking with a bright group of rising high school juniors & seniors in UT College of Communication & Information's Future Leaders in Communication & Information program. This experience allows students to explore careers in comms & information. Proud of our work inspiring future leaders!

Proud to welcome Heather Haley (’05) back to CCI this fall! Her role is a perfect example of how we’re fulfilling UT’s land-grant mission—educating future journalists while serving the people of Tennessee through expert weather reporting. Welcome to the team, Heather!