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Communications students recognized in regional SPJ competition
April 23, 2021
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ News Network was well-represented among the Region 2 winners and finalists.
Society of Professional Journalists to host panel discussion on mental health
April 16, 2021
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ chapter will host four speakers to discuss maintaining mental health as reporters on Thursday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held in Schar Hall, room 212, with a virtual option also available.
Zora Stephenson ’15 makes history calling play-by-play for the Milwaukee Bucks
April 13, 2021
The former Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ women’s basketball team captain and current Bucks sideline reporter became the first woman to handle play-by-play responsibilities in the franchise’s 53-year history.
Kyra O’Connor ’23 named to SPJ’s inaugural student advisory council
April 7, 2021
The journalism major will serve as a member of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Student Trustee Council, a group of students from across the country working to strengthen the organization.
‘60 Minutes’ Master Class and ‘ELN Morning’ capture top awards in BEA competition
March 5, 2021
School of Communications students and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ News Network earned a total of 13 accolades in the Broadcast Education Association’s 2021 Festival of Media Arts, a digital media and broadcast competition for faculty and students.
Student Media attend DEI workshop
March 2, 2021
Meghan Sanders prompted student media organizations to engage more deeply in conversations on how to implement DEI initiatives.
An unexpected path: Janae Frazier Bowens ’13 lands fitting role as digital director for U.S. Senator Tim Scott
February 8, 2021
Despite her initial hesitancy to work in politics, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alumna and former multimedia journalist has found the right position for her skillset and faith, as well as a politician and message she believes in.
Javik Blake ’23 awarded Broadcast Education Association scholarship
January 21, 2021
The sophomore sports broadcaster was one of three recipients of the Abe Voron Scholarship, presented to students pursuing a career in radio.
Mackenzie Wilkes ’22 joins Carnegie-Knight News21 investigation
January 20, 2021
The executive director of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ News Network will participate in a national reporting project this summer focused on poverty during the pandemic, joining student journalists from across the country.
Anton Delgado ’20 takes fourth place finish in Hearst Feature Writing Competition
January 11, 2021
Delgado, now a reporter with The Arizona Republic, was honored for a story about sex offender registration.