University of North Texas Mayborn School of Journalism Professor
Joined June 2009
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Beyond the algorithm: 10 Strategies for attracting young news audiences wan-ifra.org/2026/06/beyond-…
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AI use, growth challenges, and funding cuts: A new report looks at the state of nonprofit news niemanlab.org/2026/06/ai-use…
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Bet On Yourself Fireside Chat with Tamron Hall and Guests 5 31 26 youtu.be/MeVC1CnMFfY?si=QEb4… via @YouTube
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We were excited to host @LinkedIn's "Open to Work" Lab on @universityofnorthtexas's campus this week. This was a great opportunity for our students to gain insights about how to navigate the current job market. Give this recap video a quick watch:
bit.ly/4eE4zwL
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Don’t forget! If you’re planning on crossing the stage at commencement, RSVP by April 8.
RSVP here: northtex.as/4slMeI1
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✨ Registration is now open for ISOJ 2026! ✨
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Apr 5
Meet the artists and musicians keeping a Mardi Gras tradition alive for over a century. It's one that most tourists will never see. 60 Minutes, Sunday. 60Minutes.com
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From Denton to London ✈️
@UNT_Honors College student Diyah Muhammad has been awarded a $45K Rotary Global Grant to pursue her master’s degree abroad.
More: tinyurl.com/wv8ru6en
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Apr 3
My father did not just give speeches. He offered a framework for how to live, how to lead, and how to confront injustice without losing our humanity.
“I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” was not simply a moment of reflection. It was a call to remain steadfast in the work, to organize, to build, and to act with courage and discipline.
If we are serious about honoring his legacy, we cannot stop at quoting him. We must study him.
I encourage you to spend time with his writings, his speeches, and his teachings, and to apply them in your daily life.
Explore books by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: thekingcenter.pulse.ly/5e89n…
#MLK #BelovedCommunity #Nonviolence365
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5 years ago, UNT established a dedicated space to support First-Gen students
We sat down with Director of the First Gen Success Center to reflect on the center’s impact and the future of first‑generation success at UNT. Check out the conversation here: bit.ly/4m97rnf
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✨ Registration is now open for ISOJ 2026! ✨
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In this episode of #HFNT, hear from #UNT Distinguished Alumnus Sam Golden who returned to campus last week for a book signing of his new memoir, “A Golden Legacy: Faith, Family and a Life of Purpose.”
Listen now: unt.edu/podcast.html
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I'm proud to announce @UNTsocial's Tuition Benefit Concierge Service to support employers in tailoring educational opportunities and applying tuition benefits so employees can upskill or reskill to advance in their careers. bit.ly/4maJPie
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The finish line is in sight, #MeanGreenFamily! Stay focused with these helpful tips and resources.
Succeed at UNT: unt.edu/success/stay-focused…
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Mar 19
Save the Date: March 24 for Roundtable on Student Journalists of Color (Notices 3-13-26) - journal-isms.com/save-the-da…
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“We’re not going to do a chatbot anytime soon”: Notes on the RISJ’s AI and the Future of News symposium niemanlab.org/2026/03/were-n…
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