and practical news gathering experiences for black journalism students.
Upcoming Events: Institute for Advanced Journalism Studies
The Institute for Advanced Journalism Studies is a university-based program
that provides professional development opportunities for mid-career, black
journalists
and practical news gathering experiences for black journalism students.
The Institute supports the training, recruitment and retention of black journalists, who continue to be underrepresented in the nation's media, through programs that sharpen their research, news reporting and writing skills. Check out some of the Institute's upcoming events and announcements!
Institute Announces Vernon Jarrett Award Winners for Print and Broadcast Journalism
Golf Tournament
Join USA Today columnist and institute director DeWayne Wickham
for the Institute for Advanced Journalism Studies Golf Tournament on Friday,
July 28, at the
Eagle Creek Golf Club in Orlando, Florida.
The cost of the 8 am shotgun start tournament is $150, which includes a continental breakfast, greens fees, range balls, cart fees and lunch. The awards luncheon will be hosted by a surprise celebrity.
Proceeds from the event will go to the Institute for Advanced Journalism Studies and the campus’ National Association of Black Journalists’ student chapter.
You may read about the tournament here. For more information, contact Terri Long at 336-256-2261.
Caribbean Cruise
Join DeWayne Wickham’s Institute for Advanced Journalism Studies and cruise aboard Royal Caribbean International's newest ship, “Freedom of the Seas”! The cruise departs Miami on July 30 and returns August 6. Want more information? Check out the "Cruise With Us!" link below.