Yesterday, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees formally accepted a $2.5 million gift from philanthropist, entrepreneur, horsewoman and award-winning journalist Misdee Wrigley Miller and her husband — businessman, lifelong horseman and accomplished polo player James Miller — that will support the renovation and expansion of UK’s Pence Hall, the future home of the UK College of Communication and Information.
The School of Journalism and Media recently hosted Venezuelan journalists Jose Carroz and Lorena Criollo for a discussion about the challenges of press freedom and the dangers journalists face under authoritarian regimes.
On Nov. 1, 2024, School of Journalism and Media Assistant Professor Beecher Reuning participated in the Kentucky Unmasked and shared their story about revealing their non-binary identity.
Nominations for the 2025 Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame are being accepted through Jan. 24, 2025.
The School of Journalism and Media recently brought back the Richard Wilson Alumni Symposium, a dedicated event aimed at reconnecting alumni with current students. After several years without an official gathering, this symposium brought together alumni from various career paths to share their experiences and insights.
Joey Bates never imagined he’d walk across a stage to receive a Purple Heart. But the University of Kentucky doctoral student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran was awarded the distinguished medal on May 7, 2024, honoring the sacrifices he made when his deployment to Somalia took a life-altering turn.
Professor Zixue Tai discusses his sabbatical accomplishments at the UK Sabbatical Showcase.
School of Journalism and Media Associate Professor Yung Soo Kim has been named the next editor-in-chief Visual Communication Quarterly, an international, peer-reviewed journal of theory, research, practical criticism and creative work in all areas of visual communication. Kim has previously served as an associate editor for the journal, in addition to serving as the research chair of the Visual Communication Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.
School of Journalism and Media Director Erika Engstrom’s new book “Catholic Horror on Television” invites readers to delve into the chilling world of modern television. Engstrom worked alongside other scholars to write this critical analysis that examines recent horror-themed TV shows and their portrayal of Catholicism, offering insights into contemporary attitudes toward religion. The book was released in July 2024.