All posts by Jordan Murphy

Research by CFS Professor, Amy Rauer, Sheds Light on How Happy Couples Argue
(via UT News) In marriage, conflict is inevitable. Even the happiest couples argue. And research shows they tend to argue […]
Partnership to Focus on Growth and Learning in Head Start Classroom
Samara Madrid Akpovo, associate professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies (CFS), teaches in the early childhood teacher […]

Congratulations to the Graduate Student Organization of the Year!
Our 2018-2019 GSO was awarded the Graduate Student Organization of the Year award by the Graduate Student Senate at the […]
Student Spotlight: Mandy Greene with Farragut Primary School
HOMETOWN: Franklin, TN INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT SCHOOL AND GRADE LEVEL: Farragut Primary School, Kindergarten THREE SENTENCES ABOUT ME: I am so […]

CFS Alumni Receives Promise Award
Our department would like to congratulate CFS Alum, Lydia Criss Mays, as she is the 2018 recipient of the Alumni […]

CFS Professor Receives Excellence in Partnership Award
On Thursday, March 28th, CFS professor Sally Hunter attended the Student Disability Services Recognition Dinner and Induction Ceremony, where she […]

Practicum Student Spotlight: Claire Luttrell
Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2019 Who is your favorite professor or staff member at UTK so far […]

Practicum Student Spotlight: Sarah Harrison-Brown
Name: Sarah Harrison-Brown Hometown: Corryton, Tennessee Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2019 Who is your favorite professor or staff member at […]

IQ a Better Predictor of Adult Economic Success than Math
“Considering preterm and low-birthweight individuals’ multiple neurocognitive difficulties, our results suggest that IQ is a more significant predictor of adult […]
Work Towards Earning a Minor in Child and Family Studies this Summer!
As the demand for Child and Family Studies (CFS) courses increases, the CFS department is beginning to offer more classes […]