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The Changing Story roundtable and gallery reception is March 27, 6:30 p.m. | JRH auditorium and gallery

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February 3, 2020

Family Values – A look at the roll of a midwife in Kentucky.

Family Values – A look at the roll of a midwife in Kentucky. Story by Lily Thompson, To view the entire story visit: Family Values Tracey Moore is a midwife, …

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November 17, 2019

Timeless Travel by Michelle Hanks

    The Bowling Green Greyhound bus station has stayed the same for the last 29 years yet new people come and go every day.

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May 10, 2019

2019 Capstone Senior Projects

Here at WKUPJ, we are excited to present a collection of the 2019 PJ436 Projects course final thesis. Students complete their photojournalism curriculum by enrolling in a semester-long instructional “workshop” …

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May 9, 2019

Our 2019 Senior Single Photo Exhibition

At the end of the semester, we ask our capstone PJ436 students to select one photo that means the most to them from their time here at WKUPJ and to …

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January 23, 2019

Defying All Odds

Defying All Odds A mother’s determination to make a change for herself and family By Kathryn Ziesig Work hard, go to college, get a good job, meet your mate, settle …

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November 26, 2018

Embody – by Srijita Chattopadhyay

She had the life others could only dream of, a career as a musician in the music city – Nashville, Tennessee. She was talented, and she was beautiful. There was …

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May 7, 2018

2018 Capstone Projects

We are excited to present an exhibition of the 2018 PJ436 Projects class, WKUPJ’s capstone course.   Arms to Embrace A short documentary about protecting the ones you love in the …

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April 9, 2018

Families tell their story of loss to Louisville’s Gun Violence

Michael Blackshire started his journey to document victims of gun violence last semester in Louisville, Ky. What started as a series of portraits evolved over time as he came closer …

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February 10, 2018

Projects from our students

Srijita Chattopadhyay During her internship, WKUPJ student Srijita Chattopadhyay followed a Rohingya refugee family as they observed 40-days of mourning after the accidental death of their son. The original story …

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January 22, 2018

Sanctuary

Deafening silence and agonizing pain were constant companions to Brandon Spaulding. Living life was a chore. The sudden embrace of suicide looked beautiful, many a time. But, there was more …

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December 13, 2017

Through Our Eyes – 11/29/17

Best of the best: Honorable mention:

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November 27, 2017

Undocumented, Unafraid

Undocumented, Unafraid Video produced by Nick Wagner Diana Lopez is familiar with the non-English speaking courtroom in Nashville. She’s been there twice before to settle two different charges of driving …

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November 27, 2017

Summer’s Solstice

Summer’s Solstice Human trafficking survivor empowers women with a grassroots Christian ministry  BY SAWYER SMITH Summer Dickerson, 38-year-old from Louisville, Kentucky, is a human trafficking survivor and former prostitute. Within two …

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November 20, 2017

Through Our Eyes – 11/14/17

Best of the best: Honorable mentions:

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November 20, 2017

Through Our Eyes – 11/7/17

Best of the best:   Honorable mentions:

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October 23, 2017

Through Our Eyes – 10/17/17

Best of the best: Honorable mention: Other work:

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October 13, 2017

Through Our Eyes – 10/10/17

Best of the best: Honorable mention:

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October 13, 2017

Through Our Eyes – 10/3/17

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September 25, 2017

Through Our Eyes-09/19/17

Best of the best: Honorable mention: Other participants:

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September 17, 2017

Through Our Eyes-09/12/17

Best of the best:   Honorable mention:   Other participants:

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May 12, 2017

2017 Capstone Projects

  We are excited to present an exhibition of the PJ436 Projects class, WKUPJ’s capstone course. From the depths of the longest cave system in the world to flying over the United …

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April 19, 2017

Through Our Eyes-04/18/17

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April 19, 2017

Through Our Eyes-04/11/17

**This past Tuesday, WKU students skyped with members of RIT’s NPPA student chapter and exchanged photos for a joint critique session. WKU students discussed and selected the best photos from …

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April 2, 2017

Through Our Eyes-03/28/17

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