The department of Journalism hosted the Jay and Gail Milner Distinguished Student Journalism Awards on April 28 in the Moudy South newsroom. The Milner awards, established by TCU alumna Gail Milner in memory of her late husband Jay, a long-time newspaper reporter, recognize student achievement in several categories. The judges this year were Elizabeth Campbell,… Read more »
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting has awarded a 2022 Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship to Jonathan “JD” Pells. The TCU journalism major will travel to Accra, Ghana, where he will move along the Cape Coast and inland to report on how gold mining has polluted rivers and farmlands that were previously the livelihoods of millions… Read more »
The Department of Journalism and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting are hosting an annual symposium on the topic of global food crisis and vulnerable populations at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2022. The event features four panelists and will be moderated by Patty Zamarripa, assistant professor of professional practice. The panelists include: Julie Butner, CEO of… Read more »
On Saturday, March 26, Kris Gutierrez ’99, an Emmy award-winning journalist and member of the Schieffer College Board of Visitors, will host a resume workshop for journalism students. Gutierrez has more than 20 years experience as a news anchor and reporter at stations across the United States, including WBBM-TV in Chicago, NBC 5 in Dallas-Fort… Read more »
Melita Garza, associate professor of journalism, presented a historical overview of the role of “alternative” media in U.S. society at the Dallas Historical Society last week. At the event, Garza joined fellow panelists, Patrick Washington and Robert Moore, to discuss the lasting impact of alternative media and media representation of marginalized communities. To… Read more »
We congratulate our TCU Student Media journalists, who placed in seven categories in this year’s Texas Associated Press Managing Editors awards contest. The awards recognize outstanding journalism as practiced by the state’s daily newspapers. TEAM EFFORT First place – Renee Umsted, Haley Cabrera, Connor Cash, Haeven Gibbons, Braden Roux, Matthew Sgroi, Charlotte Tomlinson: Game Day… Read more »
The journalism department recognized this year’s outstanding student journalists with the Jay and Gail Milner Distinguished Student Journalism Awards. Winners were selected by judges Sean Jensen, Andrea Masenda ’13 and Lena Blietz ’15. “The entries were really, really impressive. I’m encouraged by the new generation of journalists. There were several categories where I could have… Read more »
Another graduating class of Horned Frogs is ready to change the world for the greater good. Finishing strong amid a pandemic, members of the class of 2021 have proved their resilience and grit, skills valued by potential employers. The TCU Center for Career & Professional Development shines the spotlight on a sampling of TCU’s amazing… Read more »
Kristie Bunton, dean of the Bob Schieffer College of Communication and professor of journalism, has solo-authored her first book, “Having Their Say: Athletes and Entertainers and the Ethics of Speaking Out.” The book, now available for purchase online, examines the ethical issues that arise when famous people speak out on issues often unrelated to the performances… Read more »
A senior journalism major has been named one of the top 10 winners in the college Personality/Profile Writing category of the 61st annual William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Journalism Awards Program. Olivia Wales placed seventh in the contest for her spring 2021 TCU 360 feature article, “Chemistry professor misses first TCU basketball home game in 40… Read more »
