The Washington Post has named Krissah Thompson as its first managing editor for diversity and inclusion. The 41-year-old newsroom veteran is the first African American woman to become managing editor in the paper’s 143-year history. And she’s an alum of The Daily Texan. Congratulations to Krissah and The Post. Below is a profile of Krissah from the Friends of The Daily Texan website, recounting her days at The Texan and her career. And her bio: Education: Master of Journalism, University of Maryland; College Park & Bachelor of Journalism and Plan II Honors, University of Texas at Austin Krissah Thompson began writing for […]
Read more →Curious about the latest from inside The New York Times newsroom? Need some tips on successfully working virtually? And what’s the latest on LGBTQ+ Perspectives in Advertising and PR? These topics and more are part of the Moody Mini Series, a series of 9 interviews and discussions about communication-related topics. Organized by Moody College of Communication at UT, the series just concluded for the summer, but will resume in the fall. All of the episodes for the first 9 sessions are available at the links below. “The Moody Mini Series came about as a way to serve and engage with […]
Read more →Facing Covid-19 concerns and with remote work a reality, The Daily Texan management and staff have tackled the issue of continued publication with innovative and creative ways to spread news and information to the UT community this summer. In addition, the Texan management and staff are planning ahead to the fall, holding weekly meetings with the fall planning committee. Summer Managing Editor Sami Sparber explains: “This summer, for the first time, the Texan is producing its weekly print product remotely. We’ve adapted to an online-only flipbook, which showcases our reporting, art and design in an innovative way while staying true to […]
Read more →A new Editor-in-Chief and two Managing Editors have been selected to lead The Daily Texan beginning this summer and continuing into 2021. Emily Caldwell, a journalism and Latin American studies senior, has been elected EIC. Sami Sparber, a journalism and political thought senior, has been selected as summer Managing Editor. Megan Menchaca, a journalism and government senior, has been selected as fall Managing Editor. Daily Texan EICs and Managing Editors serve as board members of Friends of The Daily Texan during their terms. Emily Caldwell says she’s “so incredibly excited and honored” to serve as the Texan’s editor-in-chief for […]
Read more →The Daily Texan end-of-semester -30- edition is now ready. You can see it – as a digital flipbook – at thedailytexan.com . A special thank you to UT Journalism students from the early 1980s by supporting The Texan with a full page ad in the final edition and to Friends of The Daily Texan for also purchasing a full page ad in support of The Daily Texan. When the virus started taking hold, The Texan and Texas Student Media both hoped that students could come back to campus and produce one final -30- edition, to mark the end of their careers at The […]
Read more →The Friends of The Daily Texan annual Hall of of Fame dinner is officially scheduled for Oct. 2, but whether it is held in person or as a virtual event has not yet been decided. Two items that are definite: scholarships will be awarded to Daily Texan staffers, and a 2020 Daily Texan Hall of Fame class will be announced and honored. It has been announced that the University of Texas will reopen in the fall, but no word yet regarding social distancing, interactions and large gatherings. The event, which usually attracts about 200 people, is scheduled to be at […]
Read more →Sam Keach, whose family has been a fixture in Texas journalism for 80 years, died April 24 in Corpus Christi. Keach was well-known across the state and was former editor of The Robstown Record (later The Nueces County Record Star), beginning his newspaper work as a “printer’s devil” and photographer at 12 years old. He earned his Bachelor of Journalism degree in 1966 from The University of Texas. While at UT, he was managing editor of The Daily Texan and worked on the sports and news staff, covering some of Darrell K. Royal’s greatest moments with the Longhorns on the […]
Read more →Proceeds from Friends of The Daily Texan membership campaign – now underway – will focus on additional scholarship funds for students, needed equipment for Texan journalists to do their jobs, travel funds for coverage and conferences for continuing significant projects, such as providing funds in support of the digitization of the Texan’s archives back to its founding 120 years ago, and other needs that might arise. Please demonstrate your support for The Texan by making a donation or joining at this address: https://friendsofthedailytexan.com/become-a-member/ Deductions are tax deductible, and all funds minus minimal Friends group operating expenses, go directly to The […]
Read more →Professor Judy Walgren has accepted the appointment of Associate Director for the Michigan State University School of Journalism. Walgren’s role will parallel other units in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences. Walgren’s full range of duties is still being developed, but her main initial duty will be to work on course scheduling and staffing for summer and fall 2020. Walgren is the J-School’s Professor of Practice for Photojournalism and New Media. She is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist, photo editor, executive producer, curator, writer and teacher who brings experience to our students from her tenures at The Dallas Morning News, […]
Read more →The Houston Chronicle A project is underway to convert most of Sylvan Rodriguez Park in Clear Lake to coastal prairie and forest ecosystems, which Houston District E authorities say will have multiple benefits for the area such as preventing erosion, filtering water and fostering wildlife. Areas restored through the four-phase project will include a boardwalk and trails. Interpretive signs will allow visitors to learn about natural habitats that once existed in the region and how native prairies and wetlands are important to wildlife and people, according to information from District E City Council member Dave Martin’s office. Houston Parks and […]
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