Fischer awarded Bliss Award for Distinguished Broadcast Journalism Education

(PHOENIX, ARIZONA, 4/17/17)  The 2017 Edward L. Bliss Award for Distinguished Broadcast Journalism Education is awarded to Kenneth A. Fischer of the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma.   Three judges — all former heads of the AEJMC Electronic News Division — selected Fischer based on materials submitted by colleagues … Continue reading Fischer awarded Bliss Award for Distinguished Broadcast Journalism Education

Award-winning journalist, former U.S. Marine, to speak at Gaylord College with Unconventional Reporters series

Contact: MaryAnn Martin (469) 422-1239 mas@ou.edu Josh Rushing, an award-winning journalist and photographer and former U.S. Marine captain will speak Monday night, Oct. 3, 2016,  at Gaylord College. The event is free and open to the public. It will begin at 7:30 in the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation Auditorium in Gaylord Hall. Rushing … Continue reading Award-winning journalist, former U.S. Marine, to speak at Gaylord College with Unconventional Reporters series

Gaylord College to host Pulitzer Centennial panel, Thursday, September 29th

Contact: Joe Hight Oklahoma Planning Committee chairman 405-640-3466 or jhight@uco.edu Three Oklahoma universities, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum and the international Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma are combining to present two days of events to commemorate the centennial of the Pulitzer Prize. The events with the theme “Pulitzer Prize Centennial: The Impact of … Continue reading Gaylord College to host Pulitzer Centennial panel, Thursday, September 29th

OU students form research team for a U.S. Navy research project

University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism students traveling to Virginia for overnight embark aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN77) September 26, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: CDR Dave Hecht, M.A., APR+M Force Public Affairs Officer Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic 1562 Mitscher Ave., Suite 300 Norfolk, Va. 23551-2427 Phone: 757-836-4375 Cell: 757-288-9525 Norman, Okla.– … Continue reading OU students form research team for a U.S. Navy research project

Gaylord College welcomes applications for two new faculty positions

We are looking for future colleagues to join our accomplished Gaylord College faculty in two positions in our strategic communication area. One position is for an associate or assistant professor in advertising digital graphic design. The other is an endowed chair at the associate or professor level in strategic planning. Here are the full position … Continue reading Gaylord College welcomes applications for two new faculty positions

Gaylord College Creative Media Production students win national, state-level awards

Gaylord College is in the top two nationwide for number of awards won at the BEA Festival of Arts competition. In 2016, Gaylord’s program won the most first place awards in the video production category and 8th in the category of news. At the local level, Gaylord captured one third of all awards for the 2015 … Continue reading Gaylord College Creative Media Production students win national, state-level awards

Gaylord College Strategic Communication students win multiple Addy awards

Gaylord College’s strategic communication students won multiple awards at the 2016 American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards, including a sweep of the student video category and wins in professional categories. The winning client work from the Fathom Cruises, Roxy’s Ice Cream and Korean Airlines accounts are a tribute to the aptitude and skill of the students. The … Continue reading Gaylord College Strategic Communication students win multiple Addy awards

Gaylord College students win four Achievement awards at the Heartland Emmys

Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication won four Student Achievement Awards at the Heartland Emmys July 16th. Gaylord students received a total of nine nominations this year. Gaylord faculty projects received two nominations. Winning entries from Gaylord College are: “The Zombie Evolution,” produced, directed, and edited by Janelle Barrick Scott Hodgson, faculty advisor “Kathy Taylor: Servant Leader,” … Continue reading Gaylord College students win four Achievement awards at the Heartland Emmys

Ortega, Baker named McNair scholars

Gaylord College students J.D. Baker, public relations junior, and Pam Ortega, journalism junior, were named McNair Scholars this spring. McNair Scholars are outstanding undergraduate students committed attend graduate school and work toward a doctorate, but come from communities traditionally underrepresented in the academy. The students receive additional mentorship, academic support, and networking opportunities with like-minded students … Continue reading Ortega, Baker named McNair scholars