JMA News Digest

Duke staffers win award

Members of the Duquesne chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists pose in front of an exhibit of the Newseum in Washington, D.C./
Photo courtesy of James Vota

Aaron Warnick and Julian Routh were honored by the Pennsylvania Society of News Editors for journalistic excellence. The pair shared an Honorable Mention for Ongoing News Coverage of local elections and Warnick won a first-place in the Feature Photo category.

SPJ at the Newseum

The Duquesne University Society of Professionals Journalists led an excursion to the Newseum in Washington D.C. in March. Professor James Vota accompanied the group.

Broadcasting students receive career advice from WDTV news director Nate Smail./Photo courtesy of James Vota

“This trip allowed students across the disciplines to see how journalism impacts our daily lives,” SPJ President Emily Lamielle said. “The Newseum is such a valuable resource, teaching students about the roots of journalism all the way through hot topics in interactive and new media today.”

News director offers advice

News Director/Anchor/Producer Nate Smail of WDTV/WVFX in Bridgeport, WV, visited Mike Clark’s Television News Reporting class and gave students tips on job-seeking and interviewing.

The JMA Department is working to establish a partnership with the station.