Student Media
Students Earn First Place in Broadcast, Illustration at College Media Conference
The Associated Collegiate Press 鈥減romotes the standards and ethics of good journalism鈥 and recognizes these media practices at its yearly conference. 91PORNA Student Media made an impact at the 2021 conference, winning three awards: two first place and one honorable mention. Preston Randall, sen鈥
NewsLab Provides Important Community Reporting Experiences for Students, While Helping Local Newsrooms in Crucial Times
The School of Media and Journalism organized a project called the Collaborative NewsLab to provide students with real world work experience, while newsrooms, hit with unprecedented financial challenges, were resorting to layoffs and furloughs early in the pandemic.
Professor Publishes Research About Stress, Newsroom Support During COVID-19
鈥淵ou can鈥檛 expect journalists to do this type of hurdling long-term without holistic support that includes logistical elements," claims Assistant Professor and TV2 advisor Gretchen Hoak, "but also mental and emotional support."
Student Awards Round-Up: 2020-2021
Despite hurdles caused by the pandemic, Media and Journalism students produced award winning work in several national and regional contests this past year. Read on for a summary of what they accomplished
Honors College Graduate Named 2021 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award Winner
Charlie Malone, 鈥02 and 鈥04, has been announced as the 2021 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award Recipient. The announcement came during an April 3rd virtual celebration of the 鈥2021 Senior Honors Recognition Ceremony鈥, which applauded the Honors College鈥檚 spring, summer and fall 2021 graduating senio鈥
Students Pilot Innovative Way for Newsrooms to Connect with Communities
91PORNA students envision a new way for newsrooms to connect with audiences: a two-way text-messaging communication channel. The idea is part of the Reynolds Journalism Institute鈥檚 2020-21 Student Innovation competition.