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Starting here, changing the world

Turn your talents into tools designed for the ever-changing world of new media.

We offer a modern blend of fundamental basics, such as writing and reporting, along with an innovative curriculum to prepare upcoming investigative reporters, social media editors, and data analysts.

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Eli Reed reflects on top photography honor, career

Dan Rather Medal

Winners announced for Dan Rather Medals

The annual competition recognizes professional, collegiate journalists

Dan Rather

Introducing the Dan Rather Medals for News and Guts

Mersey, the new 'connector' at Moody College

Krissah Thompson

J-school alumna Thompson ‘restarts’ dialogue on diversity

Jo Lukito

Information on Lukito and disinformation

CNN’s Alisyn Camerota speaking to students at a Press Forward event in 2019.

From Classroom to Newsroom

New Course Offers Ethical Leadership Training

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Celebrating Liz Carpenter at 100

An Apt Time to Remember a Journalism Grad Who Made it Big in Washington

Kristin DiMartino, essential worker, gets ready for work during pandemic

Working on The Frontline

One in a Series of Articles from the Spring J322 Reporting Public Issues Course

Dallas Streetcar

DART Employees Continue to Work in the Field During Shelter-in-place

One in a Series of Articles from the Spring J322 Reporting Public Issues Course

Laura Laughead

School of Journalism valedictorian Laura Laughead featured on the UT Austin website

Laura talks about the value of experience, self-advocacy and bold reporting.

Southeast Texas School District Uniquely Adapts to Online Learning

One in a Series of Articles from the Spring J322 Reporting Public Issues Course

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As COVID-19 Shutters Schools, Rural Educators Face Unique Challenges

One in a Series of Articles from the Spring J322 Reporting Public Issues Course

Social Justice Project

During Pandemic, Students Turn Cameras Inward

Social Justice/Story Students Rise to a New Challenge

Students Launch Online Publication for UT Austin

Drift Magazine combines passion for the outdoors and love of writing

Coronavirus and mental health image credit: CNN.com

“It’s another pandemic”: How Those With Mental Illness are Affected in the Coronavirus era

One in a Series of Articles from the Spring J322 Reporting Public Issues Course

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Students Soar During COVID-19 Hurdles

2019-2020 Reporting Texas Cohort Delivers Quality Journalism During Pandemic

Photo credit: Kin Man Hui, staff photographer, San Antonio Express News

San Antonio Elementary Teachers Adapting to Online Learning

One in a Series of Articles from the Spring J322 Reporting Public Issues Course

March 25, 2021

Winners announced for Dan Rather Medals

Tony Plohetski of the Austin American-Statesman/KVUE received the professional prize for his “Lights. Camera. Violence.” series. Madeleine Davison, a recent graduate of Syracuse University, is the collegiate winner for the story “Care and Capital.”

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Tony Plohetski

Tony Plohetski

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Extremely honored to receive the very first Dan Rather Medal recognizing courage in journalism for my coverage of J… https://t.co/qghBvNEXw7

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#MoodyPride: We are thrilled to announce that QS World University Rankings ranked @UTexasMoody #4 among communicati… https://t.co/l0NNd4pQbI

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