Mosaic Scholarship Winner SAMANTHA HENDERSON, a student from the School of Journalism and New Media has been awarded the Mosaic Scholarship at the National Student Advertising Competition. Established in 2009, the Mosaic Scholarship Fund recognizes students from minority demographics and encourage them to pursue careers in Advertising. Henderson, an IMC major and a member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, has been involved in numerous organizations across campus such as FASTrack, Journalism and New Media Ambassadors, the Columns Society, Global Ambassadors, the SMBHC minority club, and numerous honors societies.
ACCOLADES – JOURNALISM University of Mississippi journalism students won top awards at the annual college contest sponsored the Associated Press, for students attending universities in Mississippi and Louisiana. BEST OF SHOW AWARDS: Digital: The Daily Mississippian staff Television: Matthew Hendley (shared with a student from Southeastern Louisiana University) Radio: DeAndria Turner (shared with a student at Southeastern Louisiana University) FIRST-PLACE AWARDS: Newspaper General Excellence: The Daily Mississippian Radio General Excellence: Rebel Radio WUMS-FM Best Website: The Daily Mississippian Newspaper Breaking News: The Daily Mississippian (chancellor coverage)
NEW MEDIA LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION INTRODUCED The UM School of Journalism and New Media is introducing a new Media Leadership Certification designed to give mid-career leaders a solid foundation for developing a successful leadership style. Hank Price, director of leadership and development at the school , has had a 30-year career as a television general manager, leading television stations for Hearst, CBS and Gannett. He will lead the Media Leadership Certification program. “Leadership theory, practical application and a framework of introspection will provide the opHANK PRICE portunity for individualized development of leadership skills,” Price said. “Skillsets will be enriched by a number of classes already taught in the IMC graduate program.” Price said the Media Leadership Certification is designed for midcareer professionals who aim to someday run media companies. Candidates will ideally have some level of management experience.
Spot News Photos: Billy Schuerman, The Daily Mississippian TV Reporter: Matthew Hendley Radio News Story: DeAndria Turner Radio Use of Sound: DeAndria Turner Radio Feature Story: Hayden Wigg SECOND-PLACE AWARDS: Newspaper Breaking News: The Daily Mississippian (coverage of protests/rallies/ basketball team kneeling) Radio Newscast: Rebel Radio Sports Enterprise: Joshua Clayton, The Daily Mississippian Sports Photo: Billy Schuerman, The Daily Mississippian TV News Story: Skye Spiehler, NewsWatch Ole Miss Multimedia Journalist: Devna Bose Multimedia Package: Daily Mississippian staff Radio News Story: Will Stribling Radio Best Use of Sound: Will Stribling
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