Journalism

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The Division of Journalism offers concentrations in broadcast, digital and print media. The program prepares students to enter medium- to large-size media markets through classroom and hands-on learning in the newsroom, broadcast studio and control room, podcast recording booth, and more. Opportunities for students to interact with journalism professionals in Dallas, a top-five media market, are plentiful. Every semester, four top students are offered paid internships with The Dallas Morning News with additional internships available at companies such as the Dallas Cowboys, D Magazine and more.

Faculty

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Andrea Arterbery

Associate Professor of Practice
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Ben Baby

Adjunct Professor
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Jake Batsell

Associate Professor and William J. O’Neil Chair in Business Journalism
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Aleaya Bradley

Student Media Lab Manager
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Melissa Chessher

Professor and Belo Foundation Distinguished Chair in Journalism
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Jenny B. Davis

Professor of Practice
Edward Egros

Edward Egros

Adjunct Professor
Robert Emery

Robert Emery

Senior Media Equipment Technician
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Valerie Roberts Evans

Professor of Practice
Jacqueline Fellows

Jacqueline Fellows

Professor of Practice
Lisas Goodson

Lisa Goodson

Office Coordinator
Robert Hart

Robert Hart

Adjunct Lecturer
Rosanne Hart

Rosanne Hart

Adjunct Lecturer
Sara Idacavage

Sara Idacavage

Assistant Professor
Ethan Lascity

Myles Ethan Lascity

Associate Professor
Director of Fashion Media
Chip Mahaney

Chip Mahaney

Visiting Media Executive-in-Residence
Kate Mazade

Kate Mazade

Adjunct Professor
William McKenzie

William McKenzie

Adjunct Lecturer
Annette Nevins

Annette Nevins

Associate Professor of Practice
Tony Pederson

Tony Pederson

Professor
Matt Porter

Matt Porter

Adjunct Lecturer
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Charlie Scudder

Professor of Practice
Anna Sims

Anna Sims

Lecturer
Alicia Stepp

Alicia Stepp

Adjunct Lecturer
Jayne Suhler

Jayne Suhler

Professor of Practice
Jean Jaques Taylor

Jean-Jacques Taylor

Adjunct Lecturer
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Karen Thomas

Professor of Practice
Kristina Vera-Phillips

Kristina Vera-Phillips

Assistant Professor

Division of Journalism Launches Two Industry Trips to New York City This Spring

Journalism and Fashion Media students recently had the opportunity to visit NYC as part of two networking trips featuring in-depth access to media outlets and fashion companies.

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Featured Courses

JOUR 2304

Intro to Basic Audio & Video 

Students learn how to create a podcast along with social and video storytelling skills for multiple platforms and audiences.

FM 4350

Styling and Visual Culture

From Afrofuturism to Zendaya, this course examines the history, subcultures and trends shaping visual culture today as applies it to the dynamic field of fashion styling, including shoot production and hands-on training in editorial, commercial runway and celebrity styling.

JOUR 4306

Business and Journalism

An intensive introduction to business, financial markets, and economics, combined with practice in reporting and writing about these complex topics. Gives aspiring business journalists the tools to make business information understandable and accessible to news audiences.

JOUR 2306

Sports, News Media, and Social Media Analytics

Students learn the evolving study of applied statistics in sports to better explain critical trends within major sports. Students learn data visualization as an aid to storytelling and understand social media metrics to maximize engagement with audiences.

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