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About Higher Ground

About Higher Ground

Issues of Higher Ground against an orange background

Higher Ground is published each spring by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville College of Arts and Sciences, highlighting the excellent work and transformational experiences of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. This magazine is shaped through the shared vision and collaboration of the College of Arts and Sciences communications team. Each team member plays an essential role in shaping its content, direction, and purpose—grounded in our commitment to meaningful storytelling.

EXECUTIVE DEAN AND HERBERT FAMILY DEAN’S CHAIR
Robert Hinde

EXECUTIVE EDITOR / DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Amanda Womac

MANAGING EDITOR
Karen Sergent

CREATIVE DIRECTION
Andrew B. Tessier

CONTRIBUTORS

Writing
Randall Brown
Amy Beth Miller

Design and Illustration
Matthew Foltz-Gray

Design and Digital Adaptation
Avery Thompson

Digital Experience and Development
Kaitlin Coyle
Logan Judy
Kayla Lang

Content Development
Megan Cunningham
Ainsley Kelso
Gavin Thagard

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