By Laura Garcia Ronnie Dugger, founding editor and the publisher of The Texas Observer for 40 years, spoke to a group of students and guests Thursday afternoon for Mass Comm Week. Dugger, 82, suggested investigative stories that could be covered at Texas State University. He talked about nationally-renowned TV journalist Dan Rather and how Rather’s investigative piece about then-president George […]
Robert Rivard Speaks to Students on Changing Media World Image approved by mysanantonio.com By Kaitlin Moore: Creator of Rivard Report, Robert Rivard is a speaker for today at Texas State University’s Mass Communication week, speaking with students about how the world is changing and his position on storytelling of San Antonio through journalism. Rivard also known as Bob, […]
By Scot Wortner Three freelancers visited Texas State for Mass Comm week to share the ups and downs of the business with students. L to R: Leslie Hancock, Susan Lahey, Lance Lawhon. Photo: Scot Wortner Leslie Hancock and Susan Lahey are freelance writers who have written for nearly everything from health care providers and marketing strategists to newspapers and blogs. […]
A Texas State student media panel made up of five experienced students in mass communication spoke to high school students from Laredo’s LBJ High School to discuss what is important for incoming freshman to know before ever setting foot on campus as an official college student. Dan Jakpo, a member of Bobcat Nation and Bella Vista; Veronica Garcia, Ad Club; […]
About 40 Students from Lyndon B. Johnson High school arrived this morning from Laredo, to participate in events at this year’s Mass Communication Week. They all wore beautiful smiles as they got ready to take a tour of the campus and get that feel of being a student at Texas State University.L.B.J. High School students participate in the Mass Comm. […]
Debbie Hiott, editor of the Austin American-Statesman, spoke to students Thursday about her passion for reporting, and how she never thought she would be an editor. However, she learned to love editing because it allowed her more control over the paper’s “bigger picture.”Session sponsored by the Texas State Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
What is in a Name? Aguilar Speaks on Image in Social MediaBy Arlyn LaBelle Rebecca Aguilar speaks about the merits and dangers of social media for modernjournalists. Photo by Arlyn LaBelle Rebecca Aguilar understands the importance of her image. A few minutes before her presentation began, she walked down the center isle to the back of the room where a […]
By Stephanie M. Salinas Fazia Rizvi (left) and Will Brown (right) speaking to students about live-repoting with social media. Photo by Stephanie M. Salinas Armed with iPhone’s and old-fashioned reporting skills, Will Brown and Fazia Rizvi live-reported the 2012 Texas Water Safari through social media outlets. Brown, a sports reporter for the Victoria Advocate, used old fashioned reporting methods to […]
Rebecca Aguilar joins us at Mass Comm Week. She discussed on freelancing and branding in the TV industry, as well as emphasizing the importance of social media and Web skills. Video streaming by Ustream
When we are live, you’ll be able to watch the video streams right here. Or watch on Ustream.tv and join the live chat.Participate on Twitter using the #mcweek hashtag. Tune in here to watch the following events live during Mass Comm Week (linked events are already recorded): Schedule of Live Streams:Monday, Oct. 299:30 a.m. CTDigital JournalismKarla Leal, Telemundo & Diego […]
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is hosting its annual Mass Comm Week, Oct. 6-10, 2025. This year, we have some amazing events both in person and online! Don’t miss out on the chance to look to the future and hear professionals discuss issues, trends and careers in mass media. Visit our Schedule page to learn more about each event and panel.