College of Humanities & Sciences

Robertson School hosts Open World delegation

Jun 11, 2019

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The Robertson School joined VCU's Global Education Office and the Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs in co-hosting a delegation of officials from Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan as part of the Open World exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Congress.

Public relations students win awards for innovation, community impact

Jun 5, 2019

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Two teams of Robertson School public relations students won awards at the 2019 Virginia PR Awards, hosted by the Public Relations Society of America Richmond Chapter. The winning student teams were recognized in two new categories focused on innovative ideas and community impact.

Robertson School students complete new broadcast sales program

Jun 3, 2019

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Twenty-five VCU students completed the first Broadcast Sales Program last week that was offered in a collaboration among the Robertson School, the Virginia Association of Broadcasters and P1 Learning.

Journalism class explores issues of truth and trust in media

May 21, 2019

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When the entire country was discussing the so called “fake news environment” and what it means for the future of media and democracy, journalism professor Mallory Perryman thought it was time to offer a class to explore the issue in depth with her students. This spring semester she taught a special topics class on “Truth and Trust in Journalism” at the Robertson School.

Alumna teaches special topics class on user experiences

May 20, 2019

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Robertson School alumna Christina Dick wanted to bring her industry experience back into the classroom. This spring semester, she offered a special topics class on User Experience at the Robertson School.

Two Robertson School alumni landed jobs at CNN. Here’s how they did it.

May 16, 2019

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Two recent graduates of the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture in the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences have defied warnings about the death of journalism jobs to find early success. Amir Vera (B.S.’14/MC) and Niki Farahmand (B.S.’14/MC) both landed jobs at world news organization CNN in 2018, Vera as an associate writer and Farahmand as a news producer.

Capital News Service student honored for breaking news reporting

May 15, 2019

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Kal Weinstein, a senior in the Robertson School, placed eighth in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program's Breaking News Competition, the program announced Wednesday.

Robertson School graduates 190 students at May Commencement

May 12, 2019

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The Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture graduated more than 190 undergraduate students at the commencement ceremony at the Richmond Convention Center on May 10.

Outstanding Robertson School students honored with Faculty Awards

May 12, 2019

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Seven outstanding students were honored with Faculty Awards and the Kappa Tau Alpha Top Scholar Award of the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture at the spring 2019 commencement ceremony on May 10 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Student Spotlight: Annie Gallo, journalism

May 11, 2019

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At the end of her junior year, Annie Gallo took an internship in Los Angeles to further her career and explore opportunities in the entertainment industry. Now, the freelance writer, photographer and Robertson School journalism senior is graduation with her bachelor's degree at Friday's commencement ceremony.