This month, members of the Department of Chemistry welcomed Kayla Benson to their staff to take on the role of communications and graduate student recruitment coordinator.
Benson received a BA in communications from the University of Tennessee. Her professional focus is on recruiting, communications, and development. In her new role, she will create and execute strategies for graduate recruitment programs and lead the department’s communication and branding efforts.
Benson has contributed to various publications and events at UT, such as the Senior Spotlight on the website for the College of Communication and Information Sciences. Benson will continue digital and print content development for the chemistry department newsletter, website, and social media.