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Like Father, Like Son: Art Rascon Steps Down as Son Jacob Rascon Steps Up to Fill His Position As News Anchor
Jacob Rascon takes the place of his father Art Rascon after 36 years in the journalism business, looking forward to filling the shoes his father wore so well
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Alumni Profile: Jerry Miller
Jerry Miller Broadcast Journalism, 1978 Voice of Idaho State Bengals for 39 years
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Alumni Profile: Jenny Anderson
Jenny Anderson Advertising, 2018 Senior Account Manager, VMLY&R, New York City
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Notes from the Editor: Journalism & the Church
Meet the editor in chief of the Church News and learn about her vigor for the field of journalism
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TWO COLLEGE ANCHORS FIND THEIR WAY TO THE SAME ANCHOR DESK 12 YEARS LATER
From college to KUTV 2News, these two journalists have come up together through their careers of broadcast journalism
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Comms Alum Recognized by the History Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)
Autumn Linford of the University of North Carolina is the winner of the 2021 Diversity in Journalism History Research Award. The award – presented by the History Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) – recognizes the outstanding paper in journalism or mass communication history that addresses issues of inclusion and the study of marginalized groups and topics. The award winner is selected from research submitted for the annual conference paper competition.
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Small Town Boy Phil Bussey Becomes PR Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
From living in a small town to working professionally in PR, alum Phil Bussey recognizes the impact BYU had on his career
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Dianna Douglas: BYU Alum, NPR Journalist, Podcast Creator
BYU alum Dianna Douglas uses podcasts to tell stories and educate listeners
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Pioneer of BYU Broadcasting Norman Tarbox Passes Away
Longtime faculty and pioneer in BYU broadcasting Norman Tarbox passed away in June
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BYU Alum Creates Documentary Highlighting Refugee Women in Greece
Communications alum documents the refugee experience to promote compassion and understanding
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Former BYU Faculty Member Bill Silcock Wins 2019 Larry Burkum Service Award
The following is a news release from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) about Silcock’s achievement
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BYU Alumna Siovhan Johnson Shares Her Experience Working in the Communications Industry
Siovhan Johnson (center left) with the dayside producing team at WFAA News 8 in Dallas, TX. (Courtesy of Siovhan Johnson)
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BYU Alumnus and Emeritus Professor to Receive Pillar of the Valley Award
Ray E. Beckham, one of BYU’s most distinguished former professors, will be honored with a Pillar of the Valley Award. The award honors individuals whose extraordinary contributions have improved the business, civic, social, educational and cultural climate of Utah Valley.
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CFAC Alumnus and Brother Find Success with Provo-Based Ice Cream Shop
Brandon and Blake Barkdull pose in front of the Penguin Brothers food truck. (Brandon Barkdull)
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Inclusion a prescription to ‘change the world’
Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson discussed reaching out to those in need in society during an Oct. 30 forum address at the Marriott Center.
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Todd Irwin, Managing Director at PR Company, Shares Career Advice and Experience with Communications Students
Students attending the Annual Beckham Lecture were able to speak to professors and Todd Irwin about their future careers in the field of communications
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Todd Irwin, Director of Zeno Group, to Speak at Beckham Lecture Series
Todd Irwin will present on navigating communication professions in the annual Beckham Lecture Series.
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From NFL to the Newsroom Vai Sikahema Discusses his Journey
Vai Sikahema, former NFL running back and current NBC morning news anchor, will present a lecture as an honored alum. The College of Fine Arts and Communications will feature NBC morning news anchor Vai Sikahema on October 11 at 11 a.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall in the Harris Fine Arts Center. His lecture is titled “Denied Admission to Alum of the Year: My BYU Journey”.
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