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James Thompson Photojournalism Contest awards set for April 24

April 15, 2025 Jack Lail

The James Thompson Photojournalism Contest awards evening will recognize students from the University of Tennessee and Pellissippi State.

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Posted in: Events Filed under: Awards, University of Tennessee

REWIND: Interview with trailblazing broadcaster Calvin Sneed

March 1, 2025 Jack Lail

Here is the video of our Black History Month program on Tuesday with Calvin Sneed, the first black journalist to…

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Posted in: Programs Filed under: Black History Month

ETSPJ to interview television news trailblazer Calvin Sneed

February 17, 2025 Jack Lail

Calvin Sneed, a retired senior news anchor and chief investigative reporter at WTVC-TV NewsChannel 9 in Chattanooga, currently serves as…

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Posted in: Programs Filed under: Black History Month

Legislative Forum with Knox County legislators set for Feb. 1

January 24, 2025 Jack Lail

Come hear what state lawmakers representing Knox County have to say about the top issues facing the Tennessee General Assembly…

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Posted in: Events Filed under: legislative forum

2024 Golden Press Card entry deadline extended to Feb. 25

December 30, 2024 Jack Lail

Enter your best work of 2024 in the Golden Press Card journalism competition, which this year includes special categories for…

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Posted in: Golden Press Card

Training: Learn about new DOJ recommendations protecting journalists covering protests

November 9, 2024 Jack Lail

Tennessee journalists have a virtual training opportunity on Wednesday on police-press interactions at protests. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of…

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Posted in: Events

Training: Coping with stress, trauma and burnout

October 31, 2024 Jack Lail

East Tennessee and Western North Carolina journalists covering Hurricane Helene can attend free training on coping with trauma, stress and burnout.

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Posted in: Programs Filed under: Dart Center, Training

ETSPJ Holiday Party is Dec. 11

Jack Lail

The annual East Tennessee SPJ Pro Chapter Holiday Party will be Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at…

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Al Tompkins to speak on how AI affects elections

September 25, 2024 Jack Lail

Al Tompkins, a renowned journalist, broadcaster and educator, will speak at the East Tennessee History Center on Oct. 2 about…

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Posted in: Events Filed under: University of Tennessee

Jessica Taylor to speak on analyzing election poll data at UT

September 2, 2024 Jack Lail

An editor with a leading poll and election rating publication will give insights into analyzing election poll data during a…

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