Archive for March, 2009
Newspapers on Decline
By Amelia Jaycen/NTNewsnet The history of Journalism is more than three centuries long, and printed newspapers have dominated most of that. Today, the news is many newspaper companies are closing down and stopping the presses, and fast. A map-based compilation of newspaper layoffs at Erica Smith’s
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Where is it?
The University of North Texas was called North Texas State College in 1948 when the construction of a Journalism building was announced in the Denton Record Chronicle. This sketch shows the building plans. The Journalism building opened in 1949, complete with classrooms, the college news service, and
Alum Awards
by Amber Cross Emily Callahan Emily Callahan Emily Callahan graduated from The Mayborn Graduate School of Journalism at The University of North Texas in 2003 with a master’s degree in Journalism. PR News named her the Non-profit Public Relations Director of the Year in 2007 and the Corporate
Technology Speaking
The 21st Century Journalist is equipped with technology that makes the job a little easier. Imagine a first day at work without email, a laptop, or something as simple as spell check. Dr. James E. Mueller, Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism, sat down with NTNewNet to discuss the transition
Meet the Professors - Roy Busby
Dr. Roy Busby is a senior professor of advertising at the University of North Texas, runs an advertising consulting firm and is accredited in public relations. He currently teaches five classes, most of which he developed. Amber Downing/NTNewsnet Dr. Roy Busby never intended to be a teacher or an advertising
What is the GSP Test?
by Brandon Robinson, NTNewsnet Quick facts about the GSP exam: • The GSP contains three sections: grammar, spelling and punctuation. • The GSP focuses on mechanical elements of writing, rather than style. • The exam has 20 questions for each section. • The GSP is taken at the UNT Student Writing
Board of Regents Approves School of Journalism
By Amber Downing/NTNewsnet On February 12, 2009, the University of North Texas System Board of Regents unanimously approved the reorganization and naming of the Department of Journalism to the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism. The Department of Journalism is currently part of the College
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