In the last few years, many companies have implemented DEI-related language into their mission statements, but do their actions prove true? Stefanie Benjamin (RHTM) shares research on diverse travelers' desire for authenticity with The Conversation U.S.: tiny.utk.edu/bmtCf

Excited to announce Geography Professor Chris Post was selected as the 2024 speaker for Kent State’s Jerry M. Lewis May 4 lecture series. He will be presenting “Developing and Interpreting the Wounded Student Markers at Kent State.” For more information: kent.edu/today/news/chr…

Civil rights groups call for collapsed Baltimore bridge to be renamed, call Francis Scott Key a racist slave owner nypost.com/2024/04/10/us-… via New York Post

.The Associated Press NPR's Code Switch WHSVnews Former Shenandoah Co. School Board members oppose restoring Confederate school name. VA case a flashpoint on what could become a wider 'renaming backlash,' threatening nation's ability to reform discriminatory public symbols whsv.com/2024/04/11/for…

.MLive ICOS When a street name becomes a vanity license plate! Corewell Health wants to rename Grand Rapids street after itself to 'creat sense of pride'. But it also doesnt hurt efforts to promote a brand and advertise. mlive.com/news/grand-rap…

.American Association of Geographers #OJsimpson murder trial dominated so much cultural space it led me as 1990s grad student UGA Geography to write about how hyper-coverage of OJ reshaped 'geography of TV news.' It altered frequency & content of non‐LA & international reporting. tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.111…

Join us for our colloquium this week with Dr. Assaf Anyamba, Group Lead in the Remote Sensing, Geographic Data Science Section in the Geospatial Science and Human Security Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

📆 April 11, 2024
⏰ 4:05-5:20 p.m.
📍 Student Union 169

So proud of D Kells!

Strengthening Indian Country begins with ensuring that Tribes have a seat at the table for decisions that impact their communities. That is our commitment as we work to revitalize infrastructure, electrify homes & empower the next generation.

It's here! I'm thrilled to announce that my new book 'Counting Feminicide: Data Feminism in Action' with The MIT Press @mitpress.bsky.social is here! mitpress.mit.edu/9780262048873/…
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Join us in congratulating Dr. Sharma and Dr. Samarin on their piece being the third most read Conversation article on the UTK campus, and the top item on the AAG Smartbrief! UT Arts & Sciences

Read work here:
theconversation.com/excessively-hi…

Having a fantastic visit to UT Knoxville UTK Geography & Sustainability where I got my Master's (yikes, more than 20 years ago)! Thank you to Dimitris A. Herrera and Derek Alderman for making this visit possible!

.National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) NCGE Check out published lessons plans & content from NEH Education K-12 institute 'Role of Geographic Mobility in African American Freedom Struggle,' held summer 2022 UTK Geography & Sustainability TPTE UTK Honored to co-organize w/Dr. Joshua Kenna tandfonline.com/toc/rget20/21/1

Hall at risk of a fall. Why the University of Tennessee says it desperately needs a new chemistry building. tnfirefly.com/20240312/hall-…

Explore Geographers’ Diverse Careers: Interested in the wide-ranging careers geographers pursue in education, nonprofits, or government agencies? Explore profiles to learn why they chose their paths and how rewarding & impactful a geography career can be: bit.ly/40eBijd

.UT Arts & Sciences ESPN Cancelling NCAA March Madness exposes opportunities for more sustainable sports tourism economy. Written during pandemic, still valuable read between #FinalFour games. Lead authored by Alex Cooper Alex Cooper alum UTK Geography & Sustainability tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

House Republicans introduce bill to rename DC's Dulles airport after Trump. Maybe a federal penitentiary is a better choice? ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug…

Today, we are excited to honor our 2023 Academic Outreach Award winners! 🏆

1.) Derek Alderman, UTK Geography & Sustainability
2.) Chris Elledge, UTKPsych
3.) Laura Russo, UTK EEB
4.) Misty Anderson, Tennessee English

Congrats to all of our 2023 winners! 🏆 bit.ly/3TW9sWn
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CONGRATULATIONS to Luke Brice for defending his Master’s thesis, “Labor Trafficking on the Global Sporting Stage.”  Special thanks to Luke’s Advisory Committee, consisting of Dr. Nikki Luke and co-advisors Dr. Derek Alderman and Dr. Tracey Norrell (with Neshoba). Fantastic work!

'Long-term hope is not about looking on the bright side. It is a mindset that helps people endure challenges, tackle them head-on and keep their eyes on the goal – a virtue that (ML) King and other community leaders exemplify.' theconversation.com/hope-is-not-th… via The Conversation U.S.