School of Journalism and Media and UK campus and Bluegrass Pro SPJ chapters welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning editor back to Kentucky Oct. 3 with public event and student, faculty and staff receptions.
The University of Kentucky Scripps Howard First Amendment Center is accepting nominations for its James Madison Award, which honors a Kentuckian who is a champion of the First Amendment. The Center, in the College of Communication and Information’s School of Journalism and Media, is accepting nominations to recognize those whose contributions protect or expand First Amendment freedoms.
The School of Journalism and Media held its first JAM Fest celebration in Fall 2023. Featuring information stations staffed by student groups and UK student media, cool JAM swag, a drone demonstration, and pizza and soft drinks, JAM Fest gave current students in journalism and media arts and studies as well as undecided majors the chance to meet with School faculty and learn about the wide range of courses offered by the School and career choices in mass media industries.
UK School of Journalism and Media faculty attended the 2023 annual conference of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, the major national professional organization for journalism and mass media educators, held in Washington, D.C.
Deborah Chung, a professor in the UK College of Communication and Information’s School of Journalism and Media, has been named a 2023-2024 Institute for Diverse Leadership Fellow within the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.
School of Journalism and Media students in the College of Communication and Information took home a top 10, top 15 and top 20 finish in the esteemed Hearst Journalism Awards.
The University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that four students have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships to travel abroad to teach, study or pursue research for the 2023-24 academic year.
Recipients of Fulbright grants are selected based on academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields. The program operates in more than 140 countries.
It is undeniable — the video game industry is booming.
With more than $170 billion in global revenues, the gaming industry is worth more than the film and music industries combined, presenting a plethora of opportunities for young professionals.
“It’s a common misconception that the gaming industry is only for computer science scholars,” said Zixue Tai, an associate professor in the University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information’s (CI) School of Journalism and Media.
The University of Kentucky strives to ensure every member of our community — regardless of who they are, where they are from, what they believe or who they love — feels a sense of belonging.