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JAM faculty member Beecher Reuning speaks at Kentucky Unmasked

On Nov. 1, 2024, School of Journalism and Media Assistant Professor Beecher Reuning participated in the Kentucky Unmasked and shared their story about revealing their non-binary identity.

From left, Sheldon Shafer (represented by two of his former coworkers), Betty Winston Bayé, Deborah Taylor Givens, Paul Prather and Peter Baniak. Not pictured: Elizabeth “Scoobie” Ryan and Kyle Vance. Photo credit: Reese Durham.

Nominations for Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame now until Jan. 24, 2025

Nominations for the 2025 Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame are being accepted through Jan. 24, 2025.

Left to right: Reese Fleming, David Schuh, Bailey Vandiver, McKenna Horsley and Evan Crane were alumni feature at the 2024 Richard Wilson Alumni Symposium. Photo by Kaci McCarthy.

Richard Wilson Alumni Symposium revived to connect generations of journalists

The School of Journalism and Media recently brought back the Richard Wilson Alumni Symposium, a dedicated event aimed at reconnecting alumni with current students. After several years without an official gathering, this symposium brought together alumni from various career paths to share their experiences and insights.

This September, CI doctoral student and veteran Joey Bates, left, was presented the Purple Heart medal by U.S. Rep. Andy Barr. Photo provided.

A Purple Heart and a 2nd chance: CI student veteran’s journey of service and survival

Joey Bates never imagined he’d walk across a stage to receive a Purple Heart. But the University of Kentucky doctoral student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran was awarded the distinguished medal on May 7, 2024, honoring the sacrifices he made when his deployment to Somalia took a life-altering turn.