School of Media and Communication – Temple Update

SMC Hosts Global Fusion Conference 2016

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 12:15:34 +0000

Today starts “Media and the Global City,” the Global Fusion conference hosted by Temple University’s School of Media and Communication. Temple University recently joined Southern Illinois University, Ohio University, the University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, and the University of Virginia in advancing research and education on global communication. “It’s an especially…

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SMC Speaker Series: Debbie Cenziper

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 02:20:44 +0000

The case of Obergefell v. Hodges was a landmark decision that changed the lives of LGBT+ people all across America. This was the case that legalized same sex marriage nationwide. At the center of this case were two everyday people who wanted their marriage to be recognized, and the lawyers who helped them get there. Their story is told in Love Wins, co-written by Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist…

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Over 20,000 Alumni Contribute to $75M Fundraising Goal

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 20:37:48 +0000

Temple University reached it’s second-highest year in fundraising with contributions from alumni and other donors. Donations greatly surpassed the $75M fiscal year goal, totaling to almost $79M. Funds for student scholarships have increased due to these substantial gains. James Dicker, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, pointed out an increase in nearly 5,000…

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Peter and Tina Fey Create Temple Scholarship

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 18:48:54 +0000

Tina Fey and her brother, Peter, have created a scholarship within Temple’s School of Media and Communication (SMC). Tina announced the scholarship on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Titled the Donald H. Fey Memorial Scholarship, it is in honor of her late father, Donald Fey, SMC ‘66, who was a journalist early in his career. The scholarship combines their father’s passion for…

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Wolf Blitzer Brings Home The Lew Klein Award

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 15:39:56 +0000

The Temple Performing Arts Center will get a taste of The Situation Room when Wolf Blitzer rolls into town. The CNN political anchor is the this year’s recipient of the Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Award. “His many years in the television industry and devotion to political coverage made him a qualified recipient of the award,” said Board of Visitors Chairman Lew Kline.

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Capus Inducted into the Gallery of Success at SMC

Mon, 12 Oct 2015 21:05:15 +0000

School of Media and Communication alum and CBS News Executive Editor Steve Capus met with students on October 9, the same day he was inducted into the University’s Gallery of Success. Capus joins the seven other members of the gallery from the SMC including Bernie Prazenica, Barry Jacobs, and Gerhart Klein. Steve Capus began his career in radio, at WCAU Philadelphia, and also worked with KYW-TV.

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Tamron Hall appointed as new board member

Fri, 09 Oct 2015 01:02:57 +0000

After sitting empty for ten months, the vacant seat of the Temple Board of Trustees has been filled. Tamron Hall, a 1992 graduate of Temple’s School of Media and Communication, has been reported to take over the empty chair, as decided by an official vote from the 36-member board on Tuesday. Bill Cosby vacated the seat this past December after more victims came forward stating the comedian…

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(TU)nity at Diversity Symposium

Fri, 31 Oct 2014 21:41:20 +0000

Temple University, organized a thought-provoking symposium designed to give it’s students, faculty, and staff a voice on ways to further develop its diverse culture. View More » ]]>