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.

Professor June Nicholson to retire after 35-year career at VCU

May 8, 2019

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Professor June Nicholson will retire this summer after a 35-year career at VCU and the Richard T. Robertson School of Media Culture. A reception for students, faculty and staff was held on May 5 in the VCU University Student Commons to honor Nicholson’s many contributions and achievements at VCU.

Mass comm honor society inducts students, announces Top Scholar

May 5, 2019

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Nine students in the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture have been inducted into Kappa Tau Alpha, the journalism and mass communications honor society, for spring semester 2019.

Faculty win research grants from Arthur W. Page Center

May 2, 2019

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Robertson School faculty members Dr. Jeanine Guidry, Dr. Nicole O’Donnell, Professor Jay Adams and Dr. Grace Ji have been awarded research grants from the Arthur W. Page Center and have been named Page and Johnson Legacy Scholars for 2019-2020.

New leadership at Robertson School

May 1, 2019

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The Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will be under new leadership this summer. Dr. Marcus Messner has been appointed interim director, effective July 1.

Capital News Service turns 25

May 1, 2019

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The Capital News Service of the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Editors and student reporters celebrated the special occasion with what they do best: reporting the news for more than 100 news outlets across Virginia and beyond.

Journalism students win Dow Jones News Fund summer internships

Apr 30, 2019

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For the first time, two VCU students were chosen for Dow Jones News Fund summer internships in the same year.

Robertson School students honored as national finalists in SPJ Awards

Apr 30, 2019

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The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) has honored the VCU Insight news show and a student reporting team from the VCU Capital News Service as national finalists for its 2018 Mark of Excellence Awards.