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WKU PHOTOJOURNALSIM STUDENTS WIN HEARST AWARDS
Western Kentucky University alum Silas Walker (May 2020) won first in the Hearst PJ Competition and finished sixth in Hearst Multimedia.
WKU PJ senior Chris Kohley won thirdi hte the Photojournalism competition.
WKUPJ alumna Michelle Hanks (May 2020) placed ninth in the Multimedia competition.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Broadcasting senior, Laurel Deppen, leads the WKU Herald through unprecedented times
WKU FILM HAS KENTUCKY'S FIRST BFA IN FILM PRODUCTION
Western Kentucky University has Kentucky’s first Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production.
The new major is an immersive pre-professional degree for students pursuing a career
in the film and television industry.
The BFA in Film Production will be offered alongside WKU’s Bachelor of Arts in Film,
now in its tenth year.
“We’re excited to be the first in Kentucky to offer a BFA in Film Production,” said Travis Newton, co-coordinator for WKU’s film program. “This new degree culminates many years of development and growth for WKU’s film program. We’ve always stressed film industry professional practices in our classes, and this new program exemplifies that approach.”
Ron DeMarse announed as Interim Director for School of Media
Ron DeMarse, who has been a part of the SoM faculty since 2007, was selected as interim director of the program beginning July 1. Prior to accepting the interim director position, DeMarse had been a professor and curriculum coordinator for the broadcasting and film departments. Before coming to WKU, DeMarse was a freelance videographer and a film and broadcasting professor at Valdosta State University.
WKU School of Media finishes second overall in Hearst competition
The School of Media office is located in room 216 of Jody Richards Hall (formerly Mass Media and Technology Hall).
MAILING ADDRESS
1906 College Heights Blvd #11070
Bowling Green, KY 42101
STREET ADDRESS
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Bowling Green, KY 42101
- (270) 745-4144
The School of Media at WKU is ACEJMC accredited for majors in Broadcasting, Journalism and Photojournalism.
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