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Professor finds peace during summer trip to workshop in Israel

by Kathryne Rubright senior, journalism and public relations  The Department of State warns visitors to Israel that they should know the location of the nearest bomb shelter. But Catherine Cassara found unexpectedly peaceful areas during her trip to Israel. In July, the … Continue reading

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Rentner develops health programs to benefit BGSU students through her grant work

Terry Rentner received a faculty improvement leave for the 2013-2014 academic year following a five-year term as the School of Media and Communication director and a four-year term as the Department of Journalism and Public Relations chair. She spent the … Continue reading

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Department hosts Ohio Scholastic Media Association workshop for high school student journalists

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Graduation 2014

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Alumna Shares Her Diversity Experience

2010 alumna Maia Belay spoke with the media diversity class about her experiences on WTOL, Channel 11 (CBS affiliate) in Toledo. The students also discussed with her national coverage of the coverage of Michael Brown’s killing in Ferguson, Missouri, and other … Continue reading

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Recent Graduate Talks to Students

During Homecoming 2014, recent journalism graduate Alex Alusheff spoke to students in the both the public relations and reporting classes about life as a working journalist. He currently is a reporter for The Monroe News in Monroe, Michigan.

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Check out Corey Krupa’s Summer Experience

Click on the photo to read about Corey Krupa’s summer experience as an intern at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 

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Welcome New Journalism Students

First year and transfer students who attended the journalism and public relations major meeting as part of Opening Weekend activities pose for a group picture on the front steps of West Hall. On Saturday afternoon of the weekend before classes … Continue reading

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Students get opportunity to travel to Paris in the Spring

Journalism faculty members Catherine Cassara and Julie Hagenbuch are again organizing a week-long trip for students to travel to Paris for the International Media Seminar. The group will be in Paris from March 19-29, 2015. This seminar is an opportunity for … Continue reading

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Trip to San Francisco TV station highlights Foust’s year away from BGSU studying new technologies

Professor Jim Foust had several significant accomplishments during his 2013-2014 Faculty Improvement Leave. He spent his time away from BGSU studying new technologies in journalism and working on historical research projects. The highlight of his FIL was a three-week visit … Continue reading

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Alumna continues successful career producing films for ‘Frontline’

An in-depth look into the interrogation policy and the human rights of prisoners held by the American government at Abu Ghraib… the definitive story of the Iraq war and the Bush administration… the hidden story of the deadly effects of … Continue reading

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‘Falcon Moment’ video features several journalism graduates

Check out the university’s video from graduation. Falcon Moment video features several journalism graduates.  

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NYT reporter shares experience as White House correspondent

by Sami Fisher, J2000 student Jackie Calmes was approached three times about covering the White House before she finally accepted. The New York Times correspondent told the audience in her speech on April 21 that she finally accepted because she … Continue reading

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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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