🚨 Reminder: Registration is open for rising sophomores! Registration will be open until April 24th! Don’t forget to check your enrollment time on SPIRE!
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Want a break from classes? Come by the Metawampe lawn (outside the ILC) on Thursday from 4-5 for a free tie-dye event with our Journalism Peer Advisors! We'll bring the t-shirts and pillowcases, but you can bring anything of your own that you want to tie-dye too! #UMassJournalism
✨ We're so excited to introduce our ten newest members of Kappa Tau Alpha, the Journalism department's honor society! Congratulations to Dean, Grace, Bella, Madeline, Sophie, Rylee, Luke, Divina, Aubrey and Crissy. #UMassJournalism
We had the pleasure of hosting alum Tristan Smith on campus to screen his latest documentary, EACH! Tristan visited our journalism classrooms and later answered questions with other members of the documentary team: Judge Kevin Maltby, Martha Cutt, and Jaiden. Thank you for stopping by, Tristan!
Hey you....yeah, you! Come to the Rebirth 10 year anniversary party this Friday from 2-5 in the Communication Hub! Food, guest speakers, zines, great people...why wouldn't you be there?
Did you know there are a variety of journalism scholarships you may be eligible for? One of the journalism scholarships is the Thomas Family Scholarship! If you're interested in applying and want to discover more scholarship opportunities, visit umass.academicworks.com! 💡 #UMassJournalism
We were thrilled to welcome students from South Hadley High School last week! They toured the WMUA studios and the Collegian office, where they spoke with current journalism and SBS students. They also observed Professor Greely's Live Digital Sports Production class. Thanks for visiting us!
Did you know there are a variety of journalism scholarships you may be eligible for? One of the journalism scholarships is the Karen List Award! If you're interested in applying and want to discover more scholarship opportunities, visit umass.academicworks.com! #UMassJournalism #Scholarships
We're so delighted that Prof. Zamith has received a Distinguished Teaching Award! This honor has been presented for more than 60 years to @umassamherst.bsky.social instructors who demonstrate exemplary teaching at the highest level.
🚨 Reminder: Registration opens for rising juniors today, April 13th, and is open until April 17th! Don’t forget to check your enrollment time on SPIRE! #UMassJournalism
Did you know there are a variety of journalism scholarships you may be eligible for? One of the journalism scholarships is the Dandley Internship Award! If you're interested in applying and want to discover more scholarship opportunities, visit umass.academicworks.com! #UMassJournalism #Scholarships
Congratulations to Chair and associate professor @rodzam.bsky.social, who was recently honored with the Distinguished Teaching award, one of the University's highest honors. Congratulations, Professor Zamith! #UMassJournalism
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Recently, Brooke Hauser, the Higher Education reporter for The Boston Globe, spoke with Professor Steve Fox's Journalism 300 class! During her discussion with students, she stressed to them the importance of being flexible while remaining ethical and fair on the job. Thank you, Brooke!
Did you know there are a variety of journalism scholarships you may be eligible for? One of the journalism scholarships is the Scott J. Bacherman Internship Award! If you're interested in applying and want to discover more scholarship opportunities, visit umass.academicworks.com 💡
Recently, one of our journalism classes welcomed Sophie Weller, a 2023 graduate, to come and speak with them! Weller is a beat writer covering the New England Patriots. She spoke about carving out her own space on the NFL beat and how she continues to love the job every day! Thank you, Sophie! 🏈✨
🚨 Reminder: Registration opens for rising seniors today, April 6th, and is open until April 10th! Don’t forget to check your enrollment time on SPIRE!
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Throwback to the Journalism and PR Internship Fair! 💡 Thank you again to all the faculty, students, and employers who attended this incredible event! #UMassJournalism #InternshipFair #Networking
What if a court system gave offenders a second chance instead of writing them off?
That's the topic of UMass alum Tristan Smith's latest documentary EACH. Tristan and other members of the documentary team are hosting a FREE screening and Q&A on Wednesday, April 8 at 4 pm in the Black Box Theater.
Want to learn from a Pulitzer-winning journalist? Join us for a Q & A session with Madeline Blais, an established writer who once covered a Bob Dylan concert at a medium security prison. Interested? Stop by ILC S240 on Tuesday, April 7 from 11:30 am - 12:45 pm! #UMassJournalism
Recent sports journalism grads Dominic Proietti ‘25 and Josh Schreiber ‘25 are taking advantage of skills gained through the journalism department to make their way into sports media. Want to learn more about their stories? Read more on the journalism website! #UMassJournalism
Recent general journalism grads are leveraging their multimedia expertise to pursue diverse career paths, landing in roles they hadn't anticipated upon graduation. Read more about Johnny Depin and Nathan Legare's career journeys on the journalism website! #UMassJournalism
✨Our Journalism Senior Speaker this year is...Sydney Warren! Sydney is a double major in Journalism and Communication, and will represent the Journalism department with a speech at the @sbs-umass.bsky.social Senior Celebration. Congratulations Sydney! #UMassJournalism
Have you applied for our scholarships yet? The Rhonda Swan scholarship is for you if you're:
- Any journalism major
- Good academic standing
- Preference for students who are underrepresented in department, especially if you're from Springfield, MA.
Apply on Academic Works! #UMassJournalism
Our fourth annual Internship Fair was a huge hit! Thank you to all the students and employers who came in to talk about internships and careers in journalism and PR. We can't wait to see you next year! #UMassJournalism
🎶 Give 'em the old razzle dazzle 🎶 Our prof @sarahrosestack isn't just a talented teacher - she's a star on stage, too! Though she usually works behind the scenes, Sarah took the stage for the first time since 2008 starring as Roxie in a recent production of Chicago! #UMassJournalism
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming alumna Alexandra Francisco back to campus! She is a multimedia reporter, sportswriter, and radio and TV host for the New England Patriots. Alex shared her post-grad journey with students, offering valuable insight into sports journalism. Thank you, Alex!
TODAY! We'll see you at our Journalism/PR Internship Fair TONIGHT, 6-7:30 p.m. in the Comm Hub (3rd floor ILC)! Free pizza and drinks provided. #UMassJournalism
UMass Social Media will be attending our internship fair on Tuesday, March 10! 🎓 UMass Social Media helps express our university’s brand by sharing what UMass is, what it stands for, and telling stories that help shape its community. Interested in learning more? Don't forget to stop by on Tuesday!
Amherst Media will be attending our internship fair! Amherst Media is a nonprofit, community-driven public access station & technology center that provides media production training, equipment, and studio space to the public! Interested in learning more? Don't forget to stop by on Tuesday, March 10!
Meet Ezekiel Altman, UMass Athletics intern! 🎥 A typical day? “We'd usually come in and get right to work. We'd help set up different cameras for the broadcasts...along with getting the graphic packages ready for the commentators." Want to learn more? Join us at the Internship Fair on March 10!