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UMass Journalism Graduate Finds Himself in the Eye of Storm Coverage

Posted on October 31, 2012 by journalismprof

S.P. Sullivan, a 2010 graduate of the UMass Journalism program,  has been reporting on Hurricane Sandy for NJ.com since the storm hit.  He took time from his busy schedule to do a Q&A via e-mail: Question:  Tell me about your … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life: News Judgment, Initiative Pay Off for One Digital Journalist

Posted on March 18, 2011 by journalismprof

“There are a thousand stories on a college campus.” It’s a phrase I often use in my classes.  Usually, the goal is to motivate students to be in a “constant state of journalism.”   What I mean by that is … Continue reading →

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ESPNBoston Internship Opportunity

Posted on July 15, 2010 by journalismprof

ESPNBoston is searching for a fall intern, through the Kraft Sports Group. Application Deadline: August 11. Commitment:  20 hours a week, for school credit. Duties: — Friday night football game coverage, along with select games during the week; duties would … Continue reading →

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2010: The Summer Without TV

Posted on June 24, 2010 by journalismprof

One of my former students suggested that I blog about “2010: The Summer Without TV.”  Seemed like a good idea to record my thoughts on this historic couple of months so I will be blogging periodically between now and Sept. … Continue reading →

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The IPad is unveiled…

Posted on January 28, 2010 by journalismprof

In case you missed it (and it’s  kind of hard to….) Steve Jobs and Apple unveiled the IPad. Lots of folks out there writing about it: *  Mark Potts on Recovering Journalist *  TechCrunch: Top 10 Reasons The Apple iPad … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back!

Posted on January 23, 2010 by journalismprof

Sorry for the late welcome back note but it’s been a been a busy week of getting acclimated back to school.   In case you missed Karen List’s welcome back note, here it is: Hiya and welcome back to class! “Tuesday … Continue reading →

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A Wake-Up Call for AEJMC

Posted on August 7, 2009 by journalismprof

I have a song bouncing around my head:  The Rolling Stones “Out of Time.”   After my time here at AEJMC, I’ve changed the refrain to “baby, baby, baby you’re out of TOUCH.” My former washingtonpost.com colleague and friend Tom Kennedy … Continue reading →

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Yes, Virginia, the Web Has Changed the Way Newspapers Operate

Posted on July 22, 2009 by journalismprof

It seems that almost daily I’m coming across articles, blogs, musings pertaining to outdated thinking from newspaper folk. In an article that was widely tweeted today, Jonathan Landman, the deputy managing editor for the New York Times was quoted as … Continue reading →

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Blogging About Joan, the Broken Foot

Posted on July 20, 2009 by journalismprof

Any student in the UMass journalism program who has taken a class with me knows I’m a big believer in blogs.  Last year, students in the freshman seminar started up their own blogs.  If a student has a great idea … Continue reading →

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Woodward, Downie at IRE

Posted on June 13, 2009 by journalismprof

A post from the Baltimore to Bridgeport train ride: At the start of their hourlong discussion at the Investigative Reporters and Editors Conference in Baltimore Friday, Washington Post legend Bob Woodward turned to Len Downie, The Post’s former executive editor … Continue reading →

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