The Washington Post has named Krissah Thompson as its first managing editor for diversity and inclusion.
The 41-year-old newsroom veteran is the first African American woman to become managing editor in the paper’s 143-year history. wapo.st/2DfehWK
“It’s not necessarily about being a ‘voice for the voiceless’ because they are not ‘voiceless.’ Instead, it’s about fair coverage and attention, giving them an adequate platform, and accurately conveying their stories."
Congratulations to Eli Reed, a legendary photojournalist who joined us in 2005 and is retiring. The faculty, some of his former students and many former faculty members got together through Zoom today to wish him well.
We are the second-best J school in the nation, according to new rankings from College Factual. We all know we are really No. 1. #hookemcollegefactual.com/majors/communi…
@MayorAdler made a lighthearted joke that council members should be careful about what they say, since the @UTJSchool students are present and will cover everything in minute detail. 🤘
@Rosental is inducted into the @NAHJ Hall of Fame award on the 50th anniversary of when he started his journalism career. Thank you for your incredible and inspiring work leading @utknightcenter and teaching the next generation of journalists online and in the classroom #NAHJ18