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August 25, 2012

WKU Photojournalism Internship Day 2009

Every fall the WKU Photojournalism program invites Directors of Photography from newspapers across the region to spend the day with students reviewing portfolios and conducting intern interviews. Below: WKU student …

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August 25, 2012

Luke Sharett makes Pictures of the Day at NYTimes.com

WKU student makes his presence known while interning for the New York Times.

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August 25, 2012

2009 Mountain Workshops a Smashing Success

As leaves fall annually the Mountain Workshops draw a team of dedicated teachers and determined learners to a small Kentucky town, where together they explore the richness of community, the …

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August 25, 2012

Faculty member produces documentary with Maine Media Workshops

Over the last 35 years, the Workshops has influenced thousands of people – many of them in life-changing ways. When asked what was the most important part of their experience, …

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August 25, 2012

Portrait photographer Gregory Heisler to speak at WKU’s Mass Media and Technology Hall

Gregory Heisler, us a New York-based photographer who is renowned for his technical mastery and thoughtful responsiveness. His enthusiasm, curiosity, and drive are manifested in his hands-on approach to all …

Read morePortrait photographer Gregory Heisler to speak at WKU’s Mass Media and Technology Hall
August 25, 2012

Faculty member recognized in NPPA BOP web category

Faculty member Tim Broekema and former WKU student Mark Osler worked together during the Democratic National Convention in the fall of 2008 telling stories forAARP Bulletin Today. Osler gathered content …

Read moreFaculty member recognized in NPPA BOP web category
August 25, 2012

WKU’s Carl Kiilsgaard Wins Clif Edom’s “New America Award”

ST. PETERSBURG, FL (March 25, 2009) – Student photojournalist Carl Kiilsgaard of Western Kentucky University has won Cliff Edom’s “New America Award” in the National Press Photographers Association’s Best Of …

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August 25, 2012

The “Mountain” tentatively finds its new home for 2009 workshop

Faculty members and staff have made a couple of trips this spring to Murray, Ky., sight of the 2009 Mountain Workshops. Just last week we toured Murray State  University’s basketball …

Read moreThe “Mountain” tentatively finds its new home for 2009 workshop
August 25, 2012

Lexington Herald-Leader photojournalist visits WKU Photojournalism Projects class

David Stephenson, a WKU photojournalism graduate, spoke to the Photojournalism Projects class on Thursday, February 19. Stephenson, last years POYi winner of the best multimedia project, shared his knowledge and …

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August 25, 2012

Getty is now accepting applications for $5,000 student grants

Getty Images believes that photojournalism is a powerful tool for telling compelling social, political and cultural stories. Getty also understand that creating and managing world-class photography assignments requires time, freedom, …

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August 25, 2012

Equipment company makes good on educational promise

Check out these awesome instructional video clips that B&H has been posting on their web site. They are somewhat product driven but it is a great place to go and …

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August 25, 2012

Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist to spend week at WKU

The Western Kentucky University School of Journalism & Broadcasting is pleased to present the 2009 Gaines Lecture, “World in Conflict” by Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist Rick Loomis. He will be …

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August 25, 2012

WKU students win Alexia scholarships

Carl Kiilsgaard won the Alexia student competition with a proposal to document poverty in Eastern Kentucky. An image from his winning portfolio is seen above. Kiilsgaard is a senior history …

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August 25, 2012

WKU student, Philip Andrews places in the White House News Photographer Association contest.

Congratulations to Philip Andrews for an Award of Excellence in the White House News Photographer Association “Eyes of History 2009” photojournalism contest Pictorial category. To view this and see other …

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