Department of Journalism

Department of Journalism

The Department of Journalism nurtures students’ curiosity, encouraging them to investigate larger political and societal issues while improving their research, writing, and critical thinking skills.

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The Hidden Grammar of Audio Stories

Join the UR Journalism Department for The Hidden Grammar of Audio Stories with Julia Barton, Executive Editor at Pushkin. This talk will take place on Monday, March 24th at 5PM in the Brown Alley Room.  
Kirsten Johnson

Dick Johnson is Dead

UR Journalism Department is presenting two movies by filmmaker Kirsten Johnson. On Tuesday, March 18th, "Dick Johnson is Dead," and on Wednesday, March 19th, "Cameraperson"
Michael Blakey

Historic African American Cemetaries

What historic African American Cemeteries can tell us about our past and ourselves February 12th at 4:15 pm Jepson 127. 

Matthew Philip

Journalism in the Age of Disinformation

Matthew Philips, Assistant Managing Editor, CNN Thursday, October 24th, 2024, from 6-7:30 PM.
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Damaso Reyes Talk

Damaso Reyes is the executive and investigative editor of the New York Amsterdam News, a Fullbright Specialist, and an Ida B. Wells Award winner. 

Reyes will discuss with students the ins and outs of running a weekly newspaper in New York City and his work for a newspaper founded to serve the African American community in Harlem.

This event will take place on Wednesday, September 25th at 10:00 AM in the Brown Alley Room, Weinstein Hall. 

Journalism Students Cover Virginia Election Results

Journalism students representing every class year in the department gathered in the lab on Election Night to report on state and local races for news outlets across Virginia.

Upcoming Events

Apr 24
A&S Books & Roses
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
May 10
A&S Dean's Commencement Reception
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Faculty Highlights

Andrew Grace
Grace Awarded

Andrew Grace, assistant professor of journalism, was awarded the Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Podcast for his work on the second season of the NPR podcast “White Lies.” The Murrow Awards, presented each year by the Radio Television Digital News Association, are one of the major awards for broadcast television and radio.

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Shahan Mufti
Mufti Promoted

Shahan Mufti was promoted to professor of journalism. Mufti specializes in the literary and narrative non-fiction genre, tackling complex social issues through in-depth storytelling and on-the-ground reporting.

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Tom Kapsidelis
Kapsidelis Published

Thomas P. Kapsidelis, visiting assistant professor in journalism, published the article, "Curbing Gun Violence Demands Focus on Stronger Laws, Helping Those Who’ve Been Hurt," in the Richmond Free Press.  

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Resources

The Collegian

Forum Magazine

Journalism Reading List

Library Research Guide

Contact Us

Mailing Address:
Department of Journalism
414 Weinstein Hall
231 Richmond Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173

Phone: (804) 289-8263
Fax: (804) 287-6052

Department Chair: Shahan Mufti
Academic Administrative Coordinator: Robin Mundle