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...
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The School of Communication Studies at 91福利 welcomes 71 new members into its Lambda Pi Eta Upsilon chapter, the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA), for the 2014-2015 school year. Lambda Pi Eta recognizes students for outstanding scholastic achievement in communication studies as well as promotes and encourages professional development among communication majors. In the past, membership has largely been honorary, but this year the organization鈥檚 officers鈥擜my Paluf, president; Katie Borton, vice president; Bridget M...