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Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies News

The Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies offers an innovative and integrated approach to research and study of today’s dynamic news, marketing, public relations, and social media in traditional and digital environments. Our curriculum provides a comprehensive education that blends classroom learning with practical experiences.

Current Journalism and Media Studies News

Students walk together down a campus sidewalk. A large, red UNLV sign is visible in the background
Campus News |

As the fall semester begins, these Rebels are optimistic about achieving good grades and making new connections.

students walking down stairs past UNLV signage, with the Flashlight sculpture in the background
Campus News |

A selection of prominent headlines featuring UNLV experts from July and August.

Ryan Brunty stands next to large globe with drawn character on it
People |

Ryan Brunty, creator of the online shop Depressed Monsters, is a keynote speaker for the incoming class at Rebel Ready Week on Aug. 18.

Polaroid photos of students against a cassette tape background
People |

UNLV students set the tone for their post-grad futures through internship experiences across the country.

female journalism student ready to broadcast for The Rebel Report
Campus News |

Students in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies test their video production skills out in the field thanks to a collaboration with the Las Vegas Raiders.

UNLV alumna Yvonne Hicks
People |

UNLV alumna Yvette Wintermute’s legacy of kindness and care continues through scholarships established by her twin sister, fellow alumna Yvonne Hicks.

Journalism and Media Studies In The News

KSNV-TV: News 3

Former Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Mike Johnson made separate campaign stops in Las Vegas this week as Democrats and Republicans sought support from Nevada voters ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

UNLV is restoring RebelFolio, an online media platform run by students featuring their stories as they prepare for their future careers.

Nevada Independent

How campaigns are leveraging the power of influencers this cycle and a look at spending in local government races.

Nevada Independent

More voters get their news from social media influencers than ever before. Attorney General Aaron Ford’s campaign has launched a program to get their attention.

Nevada Independent

More voters get their news from social media influencers than ever before. Attorney General Aaron Ford’s campaign has launched a program to get their attention.

Washington Post

“Yea or Nay” asks players to recall how senators voted on landmark bills, presidential appointments or other actions.

Journalism and Media Studies Experts

An expert on general and sports journalism, as well as visual media.
An expert in journalism history, reporting, and communication research methods. 
An expert on social and digital media, and a recognized authority on the role of superheroes and comics books in society. 
An expert on social and emerging media.
An expert in Latino media and politics.
An expert in free speech, the media, and First Amendment issues.

Recent Journalism and Media Studies Accomplishments

Julian Kilker (Journalism and Media Studies) and Yvonne Houy (Fine Arts) presented “Introducing QGIS effectively with learner-generated data” at the Oct 2026 QGIS User Conference, as part of that group’s focus on developing geospatial research tools and techniques for a wide range of users. The presentation introduced course design, pedagogical,…
Stephen Bates (Journalism and Media Studies) published “Hemingway’s Vendetta” in The New Yorker. The article explores the one-sided literary rivalry between Ernest Hemingway and Barnaby Conrad, a young novelist and amateur bullfighter, in the 1950s.
Julian Kilker (Journalism and Media Studies) presented a poster on “How can research in and through the arts challenge the norm-reproducing logic of generative AI systems?” at the October 2026 Ethics, Legal, and Social Aspects (ELSA) conference AI—Hype, Hope, and Humanity hosted by Rotterdam’s Erasmus University. The project used a scoping review…
Jeffrey T. Child (Communication Studies) recently had an encyclopedia entry accepted for publication in the second edition of the International Encyclopedia of Communication Theory and Philosophy about Communication Privacy Management (CPM) theory. The entry describes the propositions, scope, and state of research utilizing CPM as a framework to…
Arthur D. Soto-Vásquez (Journalism and Media Studies) recently published "Trump, Latin America, and the Caudillo Dilemma" in The New American Nightmare — Media, Populism and the Rise of Authoritarian Legacy. In the chapter, the author investigates the tendency to frame Donald Trump through Latin American caudillismo and evaluates the…
Congratulations to KUNV Operations Manager Jason Beatty (Journalism and Media Studies) on his induction into the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. Beatty was honored during the association’s 30th Annual Hall of Fame Gala on Saturday, Sept. 19, recognizing his 27 years of work in the broadcasting industry. Since 2021, Beatty has…