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When one thinks of a beauty pageant, the first things that usually come to mind are gowns, crowns, pretty girls, and a ton of makeup and hair spray. Some people are under the impression that beauty pageants are for girls who are vain, and [...]

Posted On : Jan, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

School over, their journalistic mission is on

It was their day. They had toiled hard for months for this day to happen. And they were well dressed for the new beginning. The 23 lucky students of Times School of Journalism (2010-11 batch) put on black robes and tasselled caps to recei [...]

Posted On : Jan, 09 2012 | Comments : 0

Journalism grad school is beating me down

I got a scholarship to a great graduate journalism program, but now that school has started, I'm miserable. I double-majored in art and philosophy as an undergraduate, and it took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do for my ca [...]

Posted On : Sep, 23 2011 | Comments : 0

UNC journalism school names finalists for new dean

As another state appropriations cut threatens to pinch the School of Journalism and Mass Communication’s ability to remain relevant in an ever-evolving media industry, the school’s dean search committee selected three finalis [...]

Posted On : Apr, 25 2011 | Comments : 0

Cronkite journalism school inks pact with NBC

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Arizona State University has forged a partnership with NBC News to provide journalism students internship opportunities. Up to four students will be selected for the NBC [...]

Posted On : Oct, 20 2010 | Comments : 0

Journalism school marks 100 years

Although flat-screen computers, mobile phones, high-speed video and audio equipment and an excess of espresso drinks characterize today’s journalism industry, 100 years ago, journalists still were plucking away at typewriters. Toda [...]

Posted On : Oct, 12 2010 | Comments : 0

Journalism school dean to step down

Jean Folkerts, dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, announced today that she will step down at the end of the year to teach. The dean of the Kenan-Flagler Business School, Jim Dean, will lead the national search for h [...]

Posted On : Oct, 09 2010 | Comments : 0

Journalism in jeopardy for Kansas high schools

Many high schools across Kansas may be cutting funds from journalism programs, because of the lack of jobs that may be available for students in the future. If the proposal to decrease journalism funds passes through the Kansa [...]

Posted On : Sep, 24 2010 | Comments : 0

Journalism school gets city building for $1 a year

St. Clair College’s journalism school will set up shop downtown at the former Salvation Army building and pay the city $1 a year for the property under a deal announced Tuesday. The only condition is that the new owner must hold the p [...]

Posted On : Dec, 09 2009 | Comments : 0

Journalism school preparing students for a new era

With the advent of the Internet, the media industry has witnessed a large shift in priorities, as ever-increasing numbers of people turn to new, electronic sources to receive their news. In the face of this trend, the Kansas University jour [...]

Posted On : Aug, 19 2009 | Comments : 0

High school journalism going online

In Melanie Coates' journalism class at Catonsville High School, students work with two media outlets in mind: the traditional Comet newspaper and its new online edition."I know that's the way things are going," Coates, the journal [...]

Posted On : Jun, 12 2009 | Comments : 0

As newspapers decline, journalism schools thrive

Maybe this is what it feels like to be a minister returning to the seminary, an officer back at the academy, an old ballplayer joining the rookies for another spring training. I'm at a journalism school talking to young people and they ar [...]

Posted On : Apr, 18 2009 | Comments : 0

UNT's Mayborn School of Journalism opening in fall

Starting this fall, University of North Texas students pursuing undergraduate and graduate journalism or communications degrees will be under one roof: the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism. The Texas Higher Education Coordinati [...]

Posted On : Apr, 16 2009 | Comments : 0

Why One High School Journalism Adviser Does It

I've been reflecting on exactly why it is I've stuck with advising a high school newspaper for more than a decade now. It's certainly not the money. And it's not the schedule. So why do I do this?I didn't really start out my teaching career [...]