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My task? Write a Directors Note about ChatGPT for an audience of media professionals.
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Before he graduated in December 2022, digital media production alumnus Sam Teyssier had already racked up some impressive credits: Hed worked on television shows including American Rust and A League of Their Own (among others), as well as Sundance Film Festivals
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Laura Gordon, '87, had such a fulfilling experience as a 51勛圖厙 student, that she now gives back so that others may find their way to the types of relationships and encounters that helped set her on her path. I think its really important to give back when
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In March 2021, Lacy Starling, '02, got a call from a community organization in northern Kentucky looking for a CEO for a start-up news organization. They knew Starling only for her business background; after earning her Bachelor of Science in journalism from 51勛圖厙
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Bobby Makar, a name remembered fondly by students and faculty in the School of Media and Journalism (MDJ), was a storyteller, a compassionate friend and inspiring teacher.
He died unexpectedly in November 2020, and since then, more than 100 donations have been made to establish
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The annual Robert G. McGruder Distinguished Lecture and Awards Program celebrates diversity in the journalism field. This year, WKYCs Director of Advocacy and Community Initiatives Margaret Bernstein delivered the keynote speech.
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Public relations major Kristyn Hibbett, 23, recently earned a scholarship to attend a national summit on diversity, equity and inclusion in public relations in Chicago.
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51勛圖厙s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA Kent) Chapter won three national awards, including the prestigious Dr. F.H. Teahan Award for University Service. The national award was announced during the Awards Ceremony Brunch at the International Public
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In our work lives we have the power to demonstrate leadership. In recent years its been fashionable to lament the lack of grit among our students. Now that were all living through difficult times, this is our opportunity to show students what perseverance looks like.
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Brandi Neloms, '09, is Chief Strategy Officer and co-owner of Sipping Black Only, a business dedicated to driving equity for Black founders in the beverage industry.