Dr. Clarence Thomas to retire at end of spring semester

Apr 8, 2021

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Dr. Clarence Thomas, currently the longest serving professor in the Robertson School of Media and Culture, recently announced that he will retire at the end of this spring semester.

Recent Robertson School advertising graduate, Daniel Golden, weighs in on Toyota’s 2021 Super Bowl advertisement in ADWEEK article.

Mar 23, 2021

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“It might not be easy, but it’ll be amazing”, said Jessica Long’s mother at the end of the
 60-second spot. Then the Voiceover reads, “We believe there is hope and strength in
all of us”.

Journalism Professor Mary Ann Owens demands ‘legit journalism’

Mar 23, 2021

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At the age of 17, professor Mary Ann Owens was called to be a journalist. This revelation came in a journalism class at Prospect High School in Mr. Prospect, Illinois, taught by Brenda Miller, a teacher who changed Owens’ life.

Peyton Rowe appointed interim director of the Robertson School

Mar 12, 2021

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The Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will be under new leadership. Jennifer Malat, Ph.D., dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University, announced today that Professor Peyton Rowe will serve as interim director of the Robertson School, effective May 1, 2021.

Speaker Series with Ken Marcus of the Martin Agency

Mar 10, 2021

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The Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual Speaker Series event "Developing a Creative Mindset" with Ken Marcus, senior writer at The Martin Agency. The event will be live streamed as a Zoom webinar from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 1.

Speaker Series panel discusses future of Black Lives Matter movement

Feb 5, 2021

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The Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual panel discussion, titled "Post Black Lives Matter: New Beginnings," as part of the Robertson School Speaker Series. The event will be live streamed as a Zoom webinar from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25.

Speaker Series panel discusses "A Shift in Culture: How Women Are Changing Advertising"

Jan 27, 2021

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The Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual panel discussion, titled "A Shift in Culture: How Women Are Changing Advertising," as part of the Robertson School Speaker Series. The event will be live streamed as a Zoom webinar from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4.

Journalism professor dedicates career to promoting diversity, garners recognition

Jan 21, 2021

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One mission has been integral to the career of broadcast journalism professor Dr. Clarence Thomas — increased diversity and inclusion.

Faculty Spotlight: Karen McIntyre, journalism

Jan 21, 2021

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Karen McIntyre, Ph.D., is an associate professor of journalism and the Robertson School's director of graduate studies.

Faculty Spotlight: Veronica Garabelli, journalism

Jan 20, 2021

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Veronica Garabelli is an instructor of journalism in the Robertson School.