Journalism News

J-School Professor Carleen Hsu's "For Neda" is now showing on HBO.

J-School Professor Carleen Hsu Makes History with "For Neda"

Susan Goldberg gives a keynote speech at the Society of News Design 2020 Virtual Workshop.

National Geographic Editor and MSU J-School Alumna Susan Goldberg Inspires Audience at Keynote Speech

Amor Pavangadkar has been named an Adams Academy Fellow.

Pavangadkar named Adams Academy Fellow

J-School Professor Jeremy Steele has been honored by the Journalism Education Association.

J-School Professor Jeremy Steele honored by the Journalism Education Association

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Youth Gain Real-Life Experience in Detroit High School Journalism Program

J-School Director Tim P. Vos takes over as President of AEJMC.

J-School Director Tim P. Vos takes over as President of AEJMC

Joanne C. Gerstner was honored by Oakland University.

J-School Professor Joanne C. Gerstner Receives Oakland Univ. Alumni Honor

J-School Professor Rachel Mourão, Ph.D. was honored by AEJMC.

J-School Professor Rachel Mourão, Ph.D. earns teaching award

Anntaninna Biondo is starting a photo internship at USA TODAY.

Recent J-School grad Biondo starts internship at USA TODAY

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MSU Helps Produce Reporter Guide for Inclusive Coverage

Troy Hale won his 26th career Emmy Award.

J-School Professor Troy Hale wins 26th career Emmy Award

Lauren Gewirtz, a May J-School graduate, designs sports pages for The New York Times from her home in Holt, Mich.

J-School grad Lauren Gewirtz designs New York Times sports pages -- from Holt!

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MSU Photojournalists Capture Historic Protests for Time Magazine, Newspapers

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MSU Senior Answers Call to Serve the COVID-19 Relief Effort with the Michigan National Guard

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Eye-Opening Documentary Film 'Bags to Butterflies' Nominated for a College Academy Award

This image is a screenshot of the Focal Point award-winning March 20 broadcast.

Focal Point Broadcast Wins First Place from Society of Professional Journalists

Many award recipients appeared at the Great Lakes Media Show.

Focal Point, Impact 89FM win Broadcast, Radio Station of the Year

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Cookies for the Cause: Journalism Alumna Bakes for the Common Good

Jazmin Bailey on her morning broadcast

Journalist and Emmy Winning Alumna Authors Bestselling Book and Scores Rising Star Award

Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame to Induct New Members

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Alumni Q&A: Interview with Journalism Alumna Jacqueline Kelly

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Alumni Q&A: Interview with Journalism Alumnus Jack Nissen

MSU School of Journalism broadcast students pose at the anchor desk of the Focal Point broadcast studios.

ComArtSci Students Dominate Broadcast Awards Contest

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Visual Artist Extraordinaire Gude Retires from ComArtSci

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Carter Appointed U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Chaplain, Continuing a Lifetime of Service in Retirement

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Capital News Service Gives Students Journalistic Opportunities and Real World Experiences

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Journalism Professor Introduces MSU Students to Immersive Storytelling

The Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame Committee Seeks Nominations

Wolfgang Ruth: A Summer's Change of Pace

The Bias Busters book series was honored by AEJMC.

Bias Busters Book Series Wins Service Award

Michigan State University School of Journalism Professor Esther Thorson Ph.D.

Esther Thorson Ph.D. Honored with Prestigious Deutschmann Research Award

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MSU Graduate Premieres PFAS Documentary at Traverse City Film Festival

Joanne C. Gerstner

Gerstner Named to Governor’s Women in Sports Task Force

The team for "Sh*t Saves the World" proudly holding their Emmys on the red carpet

ComArtSci Collects Wins at the 41st Emmy Awards Michigan Chapter

Award Winner Andrea

Students Present Undergraduate Research at UURAF 2019

Kathy Barks Hoffman was inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame.

Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame inducts seven legendary journalists

Dr. Lucinda Davenport presents MSU School of Journalism student Maxwell Evans with an award.

Student Awards Convocation honors the School of Journalism's brightest stars

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College Welcomes New Leadership for Journalism, Communication and Media and Information

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Vos Named Director of the MSU School of Journalism

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Journalism Alumna Gives Survivors a Platform to Share #MeToo Stories

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In Banner Year for Broadcast, WKAR Earns Station of the Year Honors for TV and Radio

From left to right, Gretchen Nowroozi, Bob Gould, Antonio Corsi and Christine Kanerva represented the Michigan State University broadcast journalism award winners at the Michigan Association of Broadcasters awards ceremony.

MSU Named Michigan Association of Broadcasters Station of the Year

Michigan State University broadcast journalism professors Bob Gould, far left, and Mike Castellucci, far right, pose with several of the students who shined in the SPJ awards competition.

MSU Journalism Students Win 15 Awards in SPJ Contest

This is the homepage for the story that has earned MSU School of Journalism students Andrew Blok and Kurt Williams a spot in the top three for Online Feature reporting in the 2018 Society of Professional Journalists Region 4 contest.

Two School of Journalism students are finalists in reporting contest

Michigan State University School of Journalism student Nic Antaya won seven awards from the Indiana News Photographers Association in its annual photography contest.

School of Journalism Student Nic Antaya Wins Seven Photography Awards

Michigan State University School of Journalism senior Tony Black prepares for a recent episode of Focal Point.

Journalism Students, Faculty Earn Prestigious Broadcast Awards

Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame to Induct New Members

This is one of the award-winning photos taken by School of Journalism student Sylvia Jarrus. The photo is of Accounting junior Alonja Wilson preparing for the VIM fashion show on April 22, 2018.

School of Journalism students honored in College Michigan Press Association contest

Dr. Lucinda Davenport, the MSU School of Journalism Director, receives the 2019 Robert F. Banks Award for Institutional Leadership at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Photo by Judy Walgren

Dr. Davenport, Freedman honored at Awards Convocation

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School of Journalism Director Receives Robert F. Banks Award for Institutional Leadership

MSU School of Journalism students, including Chloe Kiple, left, won a combined 35 awards in the Michigan Association Broadcast Awards contest.

MSU Broadcast Students Claim 35 Awards, Program of the Year

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Introducing MSU TV: A Channel Made for Spartans

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Covering the Midterm Elections with MSU’s School of Journalism

MSU grad Jemele Hill is named NABJ Journalist of the Year

MSU Grad Jemele Hill Named NABJ Journalist of the Year

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ComArtSci Hosts Three Day Year of Global Africa Festival

School of Journalism Professor Eric Freedman sits at the news desk of TV Pirveli, an independent channel where the dean of the School of Media at Caucasus University hosts two weekly shows. Freedman is a visiting professor at the school, located in the Republic of Georgia, for the 2018 fall semester.

Freedman Teaches Students in Republic of Georgia about Environmental Journalism

This is a panel at the August AEJMC conference featuring several MSU School of Journalism faculty members.

Journalism Faculty Active at AEJMC Conference

Professor Esther Thorson reconnects with a former student.

Researchers Receive International Honors and Attention

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ComArtSci Faculty and Students to Present Research at International Conference

Head shot of professor Esther Thorson.

MSU ComArtSci names Esther Thorson Associate Dean for Graduate Studies

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Dr. Geri Alumit Zeldes Wins Merit Award for Best Independent Producer for “That Strange Summer”

Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement. Courtesy photo.

#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke to Speak at MSU

Students learn their craft in a state-of-the-art newsroom.

School of Journalism Seeks Professors for Photojournalism, Immersive Storytelling

Michigan State University School of Journalism professor Joe Grimm speaks with a student during MI First Election in November 2016.

Macomb Immigrant Service Center Names Joe Grimm Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Prof. Stacey Fox

School of Journalism to Design Interactive Media Space Experience

Geri Zeldes and Gizelle Covarrubias Robinson smiling for the camera at the 14th Filipina Leadership Global Summit in Toronto.

Geri Zeldes Named Top 100 Influential Woman at Filipina Women's Summit

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Karl Gude Recognized for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

Esther Thorson receives award for her research at the AEJMC Conference. Photo by Kristiana Baker.

J-School Wins at the AEJMC 2017 Conference

Castellucci and Zeldes at the Emmy Awards

ComArtSci Brings Home 5 Emmy Awards

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Michigan State School of Journalism Adds Reallusion Animation to Growing Strategic Partnership Group

Michigan State Journalism School Creates Strategic Partnership with Viar360 Virtual Reality Platform

Journalism students reporting in the ComArtSci newsroom on election night.

MI First Election: Covering the Election for First-Time Voters - Live from ComArtSci

Still photo from the set of "Sorta Late" film.

East Lansing Film Festival to Showcase ComArtSci Films

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MSU J-School Partners with Augmented Reality Company Blippar

WKAR wins an EMMY for "Curious Crew" with Rob Stephenson at the 2016 Michigan Emmy Awards, MotorCity Casino. (l-r) Gary Reid, Nicole Zaremba, Rob Stephenson, Susi Elkins, Al Martin, Jason Vlahos. 6/18/2016. photo: Tim Elkins/WKAR-MSU

WKAR and J-School Bring Home Regional Emmy Wins

Undergraduate Directory, Ann Hoffman, presents the 2016 University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum Grand Prize award to Maria Braganini and Kelley Waterfall.

Recent J-School Alums Win UURAF Grand Prize

WKAR team on stage holding the MAB public station of the year award.

WKAR Named Station of the Year

Radio host, Jamie Paisley sitting in studio.

WKAR Radio Taps into New Sectors

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Sports Journalism Program Making a Name for Itself

2016 Media Sandbox Challenge Winners Announced

Jordan Jennings and Marisa Hamel present the Undergraduate University Research Mentor of the Year Award to Journalism professor, Howard Bossen.

Bossen Recognized with Mentorship Award

Bob Gould

MSU Instructor and Veteran Photojournalist Inducted into Renowned NATAS Silver Circle

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MSU, DPTV Announce Collaboration to Launch 24/7 Children Programming

ComArtSci Celebrating Its Own March Madness