Some of our 16 full-time faculty members have extensive professional experience, while others have extensive academic credentials. They have worked as a Chicago Tribune metro editor, a writer for the Associated Press, a copy editor for UPI, . The faculty also includes two media law attorneys, former advertising executives, researchers and consultants for advertising agencies, businesses and academia, and the editor of The Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media. Recipients must not only demonstrate academic excellence, but also provide samples of published writing, tapes or portfolios. The College of Communications and Information Studies, of which our school is a part, offers scholarships annually to four promising incoming freshmen.
Internships are a very important part of a student's education.
Students are strongly encouraged to get professional experience while in school. Later, they compete for internships, not only in Lexington but all over the country. Many complete several internships before graduation, giving them an advantage when job-hunting. Students can also gain valuable hands on experience by working with JAT News, a student produced newscast available on local cable to over 60,000 homes in the Lexington area. Students get practical experience in the areas of directing, producing, anchoring and on-air news reporting.