School of Journalism & Media

Alum Gene Wojciechowski shares insights, reflects on award-winning sports journalism career with students

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The first time Gene Wojciechowski (’79) was on camera it went horribly.

It was at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia and Wojciechowski was covering the Masters Tournament for ESPN. He was charged with delivering a two-minute live report that morning. The plan was that once on air, fellow ESPN broadcaster Scott Van Pelt would cue Wojciechowski up on each item and he would deliver his report.

However, things did not go as plan and Wojciechowski was suddenly on camera.

“And, I just melt,” Wojciechowski said, speaking to a class of School of Journalism and Media students on Wednesday. … Read more “Alum Gene Wojciechowski shares insights, reflects on award-winning sports journalism career with students”

New leadership and enterprise concentration expands opportunities for journalism and media majors

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Students interested in media promotions, sales, programming and entrepreneurship can pursue that passion as part of the School of Journalism and Media’s newest leadership and enterprise concentration.

School of Journalism and Media Professor Catherine Luther said the concentration was launched this fall based on feedback from students and faculty to offer more courses focused on the business side of the media industry. She added while the school has offered business-related courses it was never as a program of study.

“While learning about the power of good storytelling through their journalism and visual production courses, students will also develop valuable knowledge … Read more “New leadership and enterprise concentration expands opportunities for journalism and media majors”

Students attend 2023 National Association of Black Journalists Convention and Career Fair

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For School of Journalism and Media doctoral student Byron Keys attending a National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention and Career Fair has been on his to-do list for a few years.

Keys said he first learned about this opportunity as a master’s student at Arkansas State University where he was a member of their local NABJ chapter. He recalls his excitement at the possibility of meeting and learning from other Black journalists and media professionals at the convention.

Alas, circumstances led to the trip never happening. So, when the chance to attend again presented itself once more as a … Read more “Students attend 2023 National Association of Black Journalists Convention and Career Fair”

New minor focuses on developing students’ social media skills

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Students in the Adam Brown Social Media Command Center in the College of Communication & Information building.

Students interested in learning how to analyze, interpret, and present social media data are encouraged to consider declaring the newest interdisciplinary minor offered at the College of Communication and Information: Social Media Analytics.

The School of Journalism and Media (JEM), the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relation (ADPR) and the School of Information Sciences (SIS) have collaborated to launch the minor this fall to build students’ social media expertise and skills.

JEM Assistant Professor Mustafa Oz said the goal of this minor … Read more “New minor focuses on developing students’ social media skills”

Journalism students report in Prague this summer

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Students take a group photo on a farewell boat lunch in Prague with instructors. Back Row: Will Tizard, a course instructor; Ian Garrahan, student from Argentina; Amanda Brooks; Grey MacNicoll; Gracie Schutt; Audrey Boyd; Jeremy Druker, executive director of course provider Transitions. Front Row: Jessice Foshee; Ellie Millikan; Shelby Wright; Sarah Buser, student from Switzerland; and JEM Professor Mark Harmon.

Senior Ellie Millikan was a bit apprehensive when she first learned about the 2023 Going on Assignment in Prague study abroad opportunity but decided she would not let those feelings hold her back.

She has not regretted it.

“It … Read more “Journalism students report in Prague this summer”

Students attend 2023 National Association of Hispanic Journalists Conference

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From left to right, Mike Martinez, Miguel Auvert and Ali La Rosa outside the Awards Banquet and Hall of Fame Induction on the closing night of the 2023 National Association Hispanic Journalists conference.

School of Journalism and Media student Alexis (Ali) La Rosa saw attending the 2023 National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) conference as an opportunity to not only engage with more journalists but her culture as a Latina.

“My abuela never taught me Spanish so I never focused on my Cuban heritage till now,” La Rosa said. “This experience was a wake-up call for sure. I pushed myself to

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Students Learn About British Sports Media During Study Abroad Trip to the UK

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Students visited Windsor Castle while studying abroad in the UK in 2023. Pictured are (back row, left to right): Riley Haltom, Brandon Goggins, Miguel Auvert, Colton Pennington, Peyton Medley, and Guy Harrison. Also pictured (front row, left to right) are: Emma Anderson, Cara Smith, Katie Callahan, TaKiyah Stewart and Helene Burch

Senior Colton Pennington knew a lot about soccer, but not much about other popular British sports prior to participating in this summer’s study abroad course to the United Kingdom.

Pennington, a journalism and media major, said learning about other sports such as rugby, cricket, and tennis through discussions and

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JEM Students Explore Representation of Social Groups in Mass Media

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As part of the School of Journalism and Electronic Media’s JREM 466 Media, Diversity and Society class, students produced video essays examining how different social groups are represented in mass media.

The student video essays were submitted as part of JREM 466 Spring 2023 Video Essay Festival where a panel of JEM faculty judged the competition. Winners were announced at the end of the spring 2023 semester.

JEM Assistant Professor Guy Harrison said one of the goals of the class is to train the next generation of storytellers to tell those stories responsibly. He said certain social groups are underrepresented … Read more “JEM Students Explore Representation of Social Groups in Mass Media”

JEM student attends 2023 White House Correspondents’ Dinner

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Abby Ann Ramsey knew she wanted to major in journalism since middle school.

The School of Journalism and Electronic Media senior is fascinated with storytelling and enjoys writing stories focusing on the human connection.

So, when she learned professors nominated her to represent the University of Tennessee, Knoxville at the 2023 White House Correspondents’ Dinner in April, she felt honored they had enough faith to recommend her for such an opportunity.

“I am so beyond grateful that I was given the incredible opportunity to travel to D.C. for the 2023 White House Correspondents’ Dinner through the Carter Holland Memorial scholarship,” … Read more “JEM student attends 2023 White House Correspondents’ Dinner”

Change the Narrative: Mitchell Explores Storytelling Methods to Improve Museum Inclusivity

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Museums and journalism have historically been seen as trusted institutions through which people can better understand the world. However, both have faced criticism of racism and colonialism, prompting efforts to diversify their approaches to gatekeeping and storytelling.

This report, authored by recent Journalism and Electronic Media graduate Donna Mitchell, examines how storytelling techniques used by journalists could be applied to museum exhibitions to create more comprehensive, engaging narratives. Using insights from scholarly and industry articles, interviews, and participant observation, Mitchell explains the colonialist history of museums and recent calls to address these practices, as well as how they coincide … Read more “Change the Narrative: Mitchell Explores Storytelling Methods to Improve Museum Inclusivity”