The end of the road, but the beginning of the highway
Below is a sample of some of our Senior Capstone course Projects in Photojournalism. The student’s will take the entire semester to work on one project of their choosing. Enjoy …
A Portrait of a My Neighborhood
Photo by Austin Koester Every city is divided into neighborhoods, sometimes for economic reasons, and sometimes for issues relating to race or income. The following photograph shows a neighborhood different …
The Only Sure Thing
The Only Sure Thing To 98-year-old Tyrus Cobb Bailey, death is the only sure thing. He has watched as his parents and six siblings passed away one-by-one over the last …
Hearst photo results for round one
We would like to congratulate Brynn Anderson for placing first and to Christian Randolph for placing third in the first round of the Hearst Foundation photo competition. We also would …
Christian Randolph and Brynn Anderson selected for Hearst
Congratulations to Brynn Anderson and Christian Randolph for having the qualifying singles portfolio at WKU PJ to advance to the Hearst judging for Photo 1 competition. Their entries can be …
There’s No Place Like Home
There’s No Place Like Home Lelia Jones Ruth, 26, has been a mother for ten years. However, it wasn’t until her recent divorce that she became a single parent. In …
Leave Without Absence
Leave Without Absence Chris Jensen, who has been sent to Iraq three times, faces another deployment to Afghanistan on Dec. 27. He and his wife, Holly, have been separated for …
John Moore of Getty Images to Speak at WKU
Photojournalist John Moore of Getty Images will be visiting Western Kentucky University on Monday, April 25 to discuss his recent work covering the uprisings in N. Africa, including in Libya, …
Suicide Awareness
Understanding Suicide About 30,000 people reportedly kill themselves each year in the United States. People who attempt suicide are often trying to get away from a life situation that seems …
Among The Stars – A story of Dreams
No matter what age a person is, everyone has at least one dream that they hold on to. Some follow their dreams and lead rich, happy lives. Others put their …
Keep Going: A Look at Growing Old
At 96, Sherman Price is Russellville, Kentucky’s self-proclaimed “oldest citizen.” He was born on the day that WWI began, and he was 5 years old when it ended. He was …
Lexington Herald-Leader columnist waxes poetic in the afterglow of Mountain
Finding great small-town stories for 35 years ELIZABETHTOWN — When people think of great photojournalism and compelling stories, they often think of big news, distant lands and exotic cultures. But …
Mountain Workshops is featured on the cover of MSNBC
MSNBC featured the Mountain Workshops 35th edition of its annual fall workshop on its cover. In addition, two blog posts also were uploaded discussing the workshops and what takes place …
Operation Photo Rescue – Guest Speaker
Western Kentucky University’s School of Journalism and Broadcasting welcomes Operation Photo Rescue co-founder Dave Ellis as its first guest lecturer of the 2010-2011 school year on Wednesday, September 8 at …
WKUPJ majors meeting scheduled
Hi folks – and welcome back to another exciting year at WKU! We just want everyone to know that we will have our annual photojournalist majors meeting on Tuesday, Sept. …
First Studio Lighting Class a Success
The first Advanced Lighting Class offered at WKU was well-received by the 12 student-pioneers. The weekly course featured studio assignments, pushing the student’s skills in the Big White Room. Assignments …
Mr. George
George Proctor, 78, of Bowling Green, Ky., has a need for action that has him walking alone down busy streets even though he is legally blind. Proctor’s story is about …
The Life and Lies of Elizabeth St. John
Sara John is a self proclaimed “bookworm” who uses reading and writing as an outlet to escape the reality of her parents not living together. Because of the difficulties at …
David Hume Kennerly to speak at WKU March 17
The School of Journalism and Broadcasting, through the generous contribution of Canon Inc., is bringing in internationally acclaimed photographer David Hume Kennerly on Wednesday, March 17, to give a presentation about his work …
Mark your calendar for Mountain 2010!
The 2010 edition of the Mountain Workshops is pleased to announce the dates and location for this years annual photography extravaganza. Reserve Oct. 19-23 and come join us in Elizabethtown …
Living Positive
“I don’t act the way that I act because I’m gay and HIV positive,” said Teddy Talyor, 22, of Bowling Green, Ky. Taylor was infected with HIV when he was …
Sisterwives
Mark, 48, lives in South Central Kentucky with his wives, Marian, 32, and Heidi, 23. Together they are raising seven children under the principle of Celestial Plural Marriage, also known …
NPPA WKU student clip contest underway!
• Students should submit fully captioned photos; photos from fall semester until deadline are eligible. They do NOT have to have been published. • There are 5 categories: news, feature, sports action, sports feature, portrait/personality …
WKU has a great day at KNPA!
The Kentucky News Photographer Association annual seminar and contest was held Jan. 22 and 23 in Lexington, Ky. WKU did very well in the student division as well as in …