MTSU SOJSM

News and notes from the Middle Tennessee State University School of Journalism and Strategic Media.

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Our students are hard at work at @Bonnaroo! They're braving the heat (and even working through a blackout) to provide coverage of the festival, truly making the most of this amazing opportunity!

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Congrats to SoJSM alum Spencer Tomsett, who has been chosen by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) to receive a media credential to cover the FIFA World Cup! He will be on-site writing articles for the AIPS website and producing a podcast.

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The SoJSM's own Dr. Sanjay Asthana recently guested on the @WGNSRadio "Action Line" podcast to talk about our Environmental Journalism concentration! You can listen to the episode at the link below.

https://t.co/XYRVxKWNlg

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It's Flashback Friday once again! Last October, we held our annual Hangry Halloween event. There was a special surprise this time, though: When the event ended, the Hangry Closet, our free snack closet for SBCME students, moved to its new location downstairs!

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How about another internship Q&A? Willie Phaler has some sound advice about getting involved in student media – doing so now can lead to even better opportunities later!

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Congratulations to SoJSM alum Angele Latham, who was recently selected as one of five winners of the 2026 AEJMC First Amendment Award! All five recipients were credited for "[tackling] some of the most urgent press freedom stories in the country]."

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It's Flashback Friday! In September, @MTSUSidelines kicked off its 100th anniversary celebration with a panel hosted by Prof. Matthew Leimkuehler and featuring several guests, including Prof. Eric Jackson. We're happy to be part of such a momentous occasion!

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It's time for another internship Q&A! This one's with Mickey Sandlin, who recently graduated. Building off her internship, Mickey now works at @WKRN as a Television News Producer – an SoJSM student one week and a working professional the next!

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The SoJSM office is closed for Memorial Day; we will return tomorrow.

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It's our first Flashback Friday of the summer! In August, our college was renamed the Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment. The renaming reflects Scott Borchetta's support, which has provided students with new technology and learning experiences!

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There's nothing like having a Gen Z student worker to make you feel out of touch (never mind that I'm also technically Gen Z).

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The summer term starts today! Summer classes are a great way to stay on track to graduate on time, so be sure to talk to your advisor about them!

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We had quite a few Bright Spot Award nominations this spring! Did you nominate a professor, peer or class that made your day a little brighter?

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The Hangry Closet, our free snack closet for students, had another record-breaking semester! Thank you to everyone who donated, and thank you to our Hangry Closet attendants!

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Summer is here! We hope everyone has a relaxing break. As usual, we’re not going anywhere, so stay tuned for more content in the coming months!

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Congratulations to all the SoJSM students graduating this weekend! We’ll miss having you as part of our school, but we can’t wait to see what you accomplish!

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Have you started thinking about internships? Students returning as upperclassmen this fall should give the matter some consideration, as an internship or practicum is required to graduate! Here’s a Q&A with senior Jenene Grover about the experience – check it out!

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Hangry Fred went looking for snacks and ended up in a galaxy far, far away. Don’t worry – he’ll be back in time to reopen the Hangry Closet this fall!

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Thank you to the @DormRoomHoops crew for donating $100 to the Hangry Closet! You might recall us posting about their livestreaming project in March; not only did they hit their streaming goals, but they also donated their earnings to provide snacks for their peers.

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Congratulations to Prof. Todd O'Neill on his upcoming retirement! He's been part of the SoJSM since Interactive Media moved from Media Arts to our school last summer. He's been a great addition to our team, and we wish him well on whatever comes next!

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