Peyton Manning joins University of Tennessee as professor of practice
By Keith Farner
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Peyton Manning has added another position to his growing portfolio of post-retirement plans.
The University of Tennessee announced on Monday that Manning would be a professor of practice starting in the fall 2023 term in the College of Communication and Practice. Manning is a Tennessee legend who went on to star in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. Manning is well-versed in the media landscape, as he’s hosted “Saturday Night Live” and currently hosts the “ManningCast” during Monday Night Football on ESPN2.
Manning will partner with CCI faculty and teach a variety of topics that align with the college’s curriculum including sports reporting, video production and performance, leadership and communication and public speaking.
“My time as a student in the College of Communication and Information was a foundational experience during which I learned critical skills and messaging techniques that I continue to put to use almost daily,” Manning said. “I look forward to working with the college’s talented faculty and directly with students in an effort to ensure they are well prepared for their future careers.”
Manning graduated from UT in 1997 with a degree in speech communication after he led the Vols to an SEC championship. He also launched the entertainment company Omaha Productions.
“There is no other ambassador for our college and university like Peyton Manning, and we are proud to welcome him to the college’s faculty,” said Joseph Mazer, dean of the College of Communication and Information. “Peyton is a true Volunteer, and I look forward to our students gaining invaluable knowledge from him as we continue to prepare the next generation of communication and information leaders.”
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
