Monthly Archives: May 2014

NFL speakers tell students to use every opportunity

by Alan Marrs Be there, build your resume and be open to opportunities. Simple, but important concepts expressed by Frank Supovitz, senior vice president of events for the National Football League, talking to students of sport management and media April … Continue reading

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Cox Media in Dayton provides a lesson in convergence

Four faculty members visited Cox Media Group Ohio in Dayton in late February to explore the realities of a combined newsroom that covers stories for websites, radio, television and print newspapers. The print paper has a nearly 150,000 Sunday circulation. … Continue reading

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Broadcast alumna moves up to weekend assignment editor

Kendra Caudill, broadcast sequence (2014),  is the new weekend assignment editor for ABC affiliate WTVG-TV, 13abc, Toledo, Ohio. BGSU prepared her for a career in journalism, she said. BGSU professors cared about student success, and she had plenty of hands-on … Continue reading

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Taylor reaches milestone at BGSU

Kelly Taylor was recognized for 15 years of service by BGSU in a ceremony on May 1. Taylor, who started at the university on a nine-month contract, is now a lecturer. She regularly teaches publication design, media writing, reporting, and … Continue reading

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Computer-assisted reporting is focus for Currier Young Professional

Matt Clark was named the 2014 Currier Young Professional at the department awards ceremony in March. Clark specializes in computer assisted reporting and is working with a team of investigative reporters at Newsday on Long Island. He grew up in … Continue reading

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2014 Kappa Tau Alpha Inductees

Kappa Tau Alpha is the seventh oldest college honor society. It recognizes academic excellence in journalism and mass communication.  Membership is earned by excellence in academic work at a university with a KTA chapter. Members must rank in the top … Continue reading

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Local editor is latest Hall of Fame inductee

Jan Larson McLaughlin is the most recent inductee into the Kappa Tau Alpha Hall of Fame. McLaughlin is the award-winning editor of the Sentinel-Tribune newspaper in Bowling Green. She spent 23 years of her career as the county editor. She … Continue reading

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2014 Sequence Winners

Broadcast Hannah Hilyard Print-Multiplatform Alex Alusheff Public Relations Kelsey Rentner

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2014 Scholarship Winners

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS F. Dennis Hale Memorial Scholarship Katie Logsdon Journalism Advisory Board Scholarship Anne Furia Del Hilyard Book Award Megan Gallagher Robert F. Collins Sports Media Scholarship Eric Honisko John H. Walker Journalism Scholarship Seth Weber and Kristen Tomins Gerald … Continue reading

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Graduating PR major shares her experience doing business entrepreneurship project

by Caitlin Flack They always say that if you want to be successful you have to be willing to give up sleep. Well, let’s just say I have not slept in weeks and don’t plan on sleeping anytime soon, because, … Continue reading

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New graduate lands prestigious internship with Baltimore Sun

This summer after she graduates Danae King will go to the Baltimore Sun as the first person to hold the Mary J. Corey Internship. It is the only paid internship at the Sun and honors the Sun’s first female editor … Continue reading

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Veteran investigative reporter shares her expertise

Dayton Daily News investigative reporter Lynne Hulsey spoke to J2500 reporting students on April 7 about her 20-year career as a journalist.  She shared insights into her coverage of the Cincinnati riots of 2001, along with her general tips for … Continue reading

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