Student Opportunities
Affiliations
The Department is affiliated with several organizations and programs that enhance student learning:
- the Tennessee Associated Press Conference
- the National Communication Association
- the International Communication Association
- the Broadcast Education Association (BEA-AERho)
- the Southeast Journalism Conference
- the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
- the University Film & Video Association
Faculty encourage participation in regional and national conferences.
Student Awards
The Kina S. Mallard Communication Arts Student of the Year Award is presented to the outstanding senior Communication Arts student as chosen by the department faculty. Selection is based on both academic achievement and departmental involvement. Dr. Mallard served as Professor and Chair of the Communication Arts Department.
- 2025: Mattie Washington
- 2024: Ethan Voss
- 2023: Kat Pinkston
- 2022: Leah Busler
- 2021: Sullivan Hogan
- 2020: Marissa Postel
- 2019: Trevor Fox
- 2018: Terihana Jelks
- 2017: Emily Littleton
- 2016: Anna-Alicia Sails
- 2015: Jenaye White
- 2014: Ben Wright
- 2013: Samantha Adams
- 2012: Margaret Brinson
- 2011: Angela Abbamonte