Dr. Bajkiewicz discusses the state of radio

Jan 31, 2019

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Journalism Professor Dr. Tim Bajkiewicz was a featured guest on WPKN-FM in Bridgeport, Connecticut this week with host Jim Motavalli.

Robertson School alumna named first female opinions editor of Richmond Times-Dispatch

Jan 28, 2019

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The Robertson School congratulates its alumna Pamela Stallsmith on her appointment as the new opinions editor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. When the veteran journalist starts her new role next month, she will become the first female opinions editor in the newspaper's history.

Watch video of first Robertson School Speaker Series event with Emerson Brooking

Jan 23, 2019

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The Robertson School launched its new Speaker Series on Tuesday evening. Author Emerson Brooking, who co-wrote the book "Like War," talked about "The Weaponization of Social Media" in front of around 200 students, faculty and guests from the VCU and Richmond communities.

Author speaks about weaponization of social media on Jan. 22

Jan 10, 2019

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The Robertson School is launching a new Speaker Series this spring semester. All events are are intended to be networking opportunities for students, alumni and the professional community for discussions about current media issues. They are free and open to the public

Four Robertson School faculty named AEJMC Emerging Scholars

Jan 9, 2019

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Several Robertson School faculty were recognized as 2019 Emerging Scholars by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) this week. Dr. Karen McIntyre, Dr. Jeanine Guidry, Dr. Nicole O'Donnell, and Professor Jay Adams won the prestigious national awards for research projects they proposed to a review committee of senior scholars. The Emerging Scholar Program honors the most promising junior faculty in the field of mass communications by funding their research projects.

Dr. Messner lectures about social media journalism in China

Jan 4, 2019

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During winter break, Robertson School Associate Director Dr. Marcus Messner gave a four-day lecture series at the Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics in Nanchang, China. He taught around 50 journalism students in the Department of Journalism at the university.

Industry professionals critique advertising student portfolios

Dec 28, 2018

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Advertising students at the Robertson School displayed their work portfolios to their peers, faculty and industry professionals on Dec. 12.

Journalism students showcase reporting portfolios to professionals

Dec 28, 2018

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Journalism students at the Robertson School showcased their work to professional journalists on Dec. 7 as part of their capstone course portfolio review.

Gordon, Crespo awarded KTA Top Scholar honors for Fall 2018

Dec 9, 2018

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Two students in the VCU Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture have been awarded the Top Scholar award for Fall 2018 from Kappa Tau Alpha, the national honor society for journalism and mass communications.

Faculty honor outstanding Robertson School graduates

Dec 9, 2018

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The faculty of the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture honored eight outstanding students, who received awards at the fall 2018 commencement ceremony on Dec. 7 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.