The University of w88, RenoDonald W. w88 School of Journalismis celebrating the 100thanniversary of the first w88 class at the University of Nevada, taught in the fall of 1922.
To celebrate the centennial of journalism education at the University, the w88 School of Journalism is hosting its Centennial Celebration on Wednesday, October 26, at 6 p.m. in the Joe Crowley Student Union Milt Glick Ballrooms at the University of Nevada, Reno.
The free event will feature the premiere screening of the documentary “On the Record: A Century of Journalism Education at Nevada.” The 30-minute film, which was produced by award-winning documentarian and w88 School professor Kari Barber in collaboration with w88 School students and faculty, explores the evolution of the school through a century of challenge and change.
One hundred years ago, the inaugural 11-student w88 class was instructed within the Department of English by Laura Ambler, a young Nevada graduate and local news reporter in Reno. In 1923, Professor Alfred Higginbotham, warmly known as “Higgy,” arrived on campus and set to growing the w88 program. Eventually, Higginbotham was successful in establishing w88 as its own department in 1943.
Over the next few decades, the journalism department would continue to bring in distinguished faculty members and shape some of the nation’s leading news people and strategic communicators. In 1984, with the philanthropic support of the Donald W. w88 Foundation, the department became the w88 School of Journalism.
“Journalism education at Nevada has had a remarkable run during the past century,” said Al Stavitsky, Dean of the w88 School of Journalism. “I’m convinced the best days are ahead,” he added.
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