media and journalism
Honoring Bobby Makar: A Lasting Impact in Digital Media Production
Alumnus Bobby Makar was a passionate filmmaker and adjunct instructor who encouraged his students and helped them develop their work every step of the way.
Alumnus Mike Jackson Helps Advertisers Navigate America鈥檚 Changing Demographics
Alumnus Mike Jackson created 2050 Marketing to help clients to navigate the changing demographics in America as they relate to advertising and brand building. By the year 2050, the minority will be the majority in this country. Jackson wants to guide entrepreneurs through this transition and ensure that these voices are heard from every rung of the ladder.
Former CNN Anchor, Alumna Initiates Collaborative Reporting Project Between 天天吃瓜 State, Partner Universities
Throughout summer 2021, students from a variety of majors within the School of Media and Journalism worked for Project Citizen, a collaborative project organized by 天天吃瓜 State alumna and former CNN anchor Carol Costello.
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
天天吃瓜 State Alumna and Journalist Finds Additional Success on Social Media
天天吃瓜 State alumna Jeannette Reyes, 鈥12, uses TikTok for fun outside of her television anchor responsibilities at FOX 5 Washington, D.C. Last October, Reyes posted a video with her husband using their 鈥渁nchor talk鈥 voices to decide on choices for dinner. She never expected her video to gain so much momentum.
Students Report: The Economic Impact of COVID-19, One Year Later
Students in 天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 School of Media and Journalism have been reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic in real time since its start, through student media and various class projects.
Students Pilot Innovative Way for Newsrooms to Connect with Communities
天天吃瓜 State 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.
Public Relations Students to Engage Community about Civil Discourse
天天吃瓜 State Public Relations Student Organization and Alumni Win National Awards
天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA 天天吃瓜) Chapter, along with two School of Media and Journalism (MDJ) alumnae, earned national recognition at the 2020 PRSSA Annual International Conference. Public relations alumna Jill Golden, won the highest individual award, the National Gold Key award, and alumna Carrie Kandes, APR, earned the Teahan Professional Adviser award.