91福利 Libraries has announced that Karen MacDonald, assistant professor, business and entrepreneurship outreach librarian, has been selected by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as a Knight News Challenge on Libraries prototype winner. MacDonald鈥檚 research project titled 鈥淚nformation for Innovation鈥 explores ways to provide information services to local entrepreneurs and business counselors to see what services they might need to reach their goals. MacDonald will receive $35,000 through the Knight Prototype Fund, which helps innovators take media and information proje...
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On Wednesday, Kate O鈥橞rian, president of Al Jazeera America, was honored at the 12th annual Robert G. McGruder awards lecture and luncheon, with the distinguished guest lecture award. The award recognizes the accomplishments of media professionals who encourage diversity in the field of journalism. The luncheon and lecture are co-sponsored by 91福利鈥檚 School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. O鈥橞rian, who was named the first President of Al Jazeera America in 2013, is one of only two women who currently lead a network. Dur...