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UofM’s Dept. of Journalism and Strategic Media honored with 2023 AEJMC Equity & Diversity Award

By: Chuck Gallina The University of Memphis Department of Journalism and Strategic Media will be honored with the 2023 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication’s Equity & Diversity Award in a unanimous decision. “After reviewing this year’s nominations, the EDA selection committee highlighted several achievements in the UofM…

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The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music welcomes four new faculty members

By: Kristen Russell The UofM’s Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is proud to welcome four new faculty members this year. Carlos Enrique Santelli will be the new Assistant Professor of Voice. He brings a level of vibrancy, experience and passion that will both challenge and prepare students for future…

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Dr. Francis Cathlina quarterfinalist for Recording Academy Music Educator Award

Congratulations to Dr. Francis Cathlina, director of choral activities, for being a 2024 @recordingacademy Music Educator Award quarterfinalist. The award recognizes current educators who have made a significant and lasting contribution to music education and demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in schools.

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Professor Otis Sanford, retiring this semester, reflects on his 12 years in JRSM Department

After 12 years as the Chair of Excellence in the Department of Journalism and Strategic Media, Professor Otis Sanford will retire from the University of Memphis at the end of the spring 2023 semester. Reflecting on his time with the department, Sanford said his focus was always on teaching students…

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11th Annual Norm Brewer First Amendment Lecture Featuring Pulitzer Prize Winner Cara Owsley

The University of Memphis is proud to announce the 11th Annual Norm Brewer First Amendment Lecture on Thursday, April 6th. This year’s featured lecturer is Cara Owsley, director of photography for the Cincinnati Enquirer and a Pulitzer Prize winner. The event will be held at the Maxine A. Smith UC…

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UofM piano professor tells BBC podcast what it’s like to perform with excruciating pain

Dr. Artina McCain, associate professor of piano, was recently profiled on a podcast produced by the BBC entitled ‘Sideways In the episode, host Mathew Syed focuses on musicians performing publicly through bouts of excruciating pain. Plus, he “explores the connection between the musician and their instrument and what happens when…

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The ROAR, UofM’s Streaming Radio Station, Moves to Meeman

The ROAR, the University of Memphis’ streaming radio station, has relocated from the basement of the theatre building to a new home in the Meeman Journalism building. The station features over 15 shows and involves approximately 30 students who contribute content to entertain listeners 24/7. The new studios are now…

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