API Awards 15 Fellowships for Journalism Educators Seminar

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 

RESTON, VA--The American Press Institute has awarded 15 fellowships to journalism educators to use in attending API's Journalism Educators seminar June 12-17.

The fellowships are funded by a generous endowment from the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, which covers the cost of tuition for all participants.

"For the last 17 years, API's Journalism Educators seminar has been tuition-free for all participants thanks to the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust," said Carol Ann Riordan, API's vice president of programming and personnel. "This weeklong seminar exposes college educators to the latest trends in the newspaper industry -- from the challenges of electronic media and convergence to issues in writing and editing."

A list of the 2005 Journalism Educators fellowship winners is below.

Cristina L. Azocar, Director and Adjunct Asst. Professor, San Francisco State University (Center for Integration & Improvement of Journalism), California.

Barbara A. Barnett, Assistant Professor, University of Kansas (William A. White School of Journalism & Mass Comm.), Lawrence, Kan.

Kip B. Branch, Assistant Professor, Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, N.C.

Edward L. Carter, Assistant Professor, Brigham Young University (Department of Communications), Provo, Utah.

Amy J. Eisman, Assistant Professor, American University (School of Communication), Washington, D.C.

Coke A. Ellington, Instructor, Alabama State University (Department of Communications), Montgomery, Ala.

Amiso M. George, Assistant Professor, University of Nevada-Reno (Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism, Nevada.

Calvin P. Lawrence Jr., Adjunct Associate Professor, St. John's University (Department of Mass Communications and Journalism), Queens, N.Y.

Lourdes Lugo-Ortiz, Associate Professor, University of Puerto Rico (School of Communication), San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Catherine A. Luther, Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee (College of Communication and Information), Knoxville.

Joanne S. Malene, Instructor, Kent State University (Stark Campus), North Canton, Ohio.

Debayo R. Moyo, Assistant Professor, Rust College (Journalism and Mass Communication Programs), Holly Springs, Miss.

Patrick C. Neal, Lecturer, Clemson University (English Department), Clemson, S.C.

Diana Saluri Russo, Associate Professor and Publications Adviser, Clarke College (Communication Department), Dubuque, Iowa.

Janice R. Wood, Assistant Professor, Texas Christian University (College of Communication), Fort Worth.

About the American Press Institute
 

The American Press Institute is an independent educational center for providing leadership development in the news industry, offering myriad seminars and on-site programs for newspaper professionals. API houses the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism, which offers a nationwide forum and educational opportunities for improving the quality of American business journalism. API is also the home of the Media Center, which conducts research, educational programs and symposia and facilitates strategic conversations and planning on issues shaping the future of news, information and media. Visit API online at www.americanpressinstitute.org, or call (703) 620-3611.

Media Contact:

Lisa Rabasca

American Press Institute

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Reston, VA 20191-1498

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lrabasca@americanpressinstitute.org