Two organizations were recognized for contributing to the future of journalism at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on Thursday. The Broadcasters Association and Foundation, and the Bonnici Scholarship Fund were recognized for their contribution to students interested in a future in media. Two new plaques were revealed on their media school’s donor wall in their honor.

Two organizations were recognized for contributing to the future of journalism at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on Thursday.

UNLV's journalism school recognized two important groups with permanent installations on Thursday. The Greenspun College of Urban Affairs unveiled donor plaques for the Nevada Broadcasters Association and Foundation, and the Tony and Linda Bonnici Scholarship Fund.

UNLV continues to shape young professionals including in the journalism and broadcasting field. One group that’s helping the next generation of journalists was recognized at the university Thursday.

Nevada agencies often reject the public’s requests for government records, leaving a lengthy and costly litigation process as the only recourse to obtain the information.

Nevada’s state and local government agencies have a well-documented history of trying to hide public records from the taxpayers they are paid to serve. But the problem isn’t confined to the Silver State.

As UNLV journalism students prepare for the next phase of their lives, they’re contending with an evolving news media literacy landscape, with non-traditional outlets gaining steam.

In just over 10 weeks, TikTok could be banned in the United States unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells it to a non-Chinese owner. The debate surrounding the app’s future is fueled by concerns over national security, with lawmakers fearing it could be used by the Chinese government for surveillance or political interference.

Americans spend a lot of money on sports every year. Sports franchises in the U.S. bring in nearly $40 billion in yearly revenue, with money coming from ticket and merchandise sales, media rights, and sponsorship fees. Even with technology making major televised games accessible from anywhere, many serious fans still prefer live action — and the best seats in the house.

Americans spend a lot of money on sports every year. Sports franchises in the U.S. bring in nearly $40 billion in yearly revenue, with money coming from ticket and merchandise sales, media rights, and sponsorship fees. Even with technology making major televised games accessible from anywhere, many serious fans still prefer live action — and the best seats in the house.

In the inaugural episode of season 3 of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse sit down with Dr. Matt Eichner, who joined the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies in January 2024. Matt shares his unique journey from a diverse journalism career, including stints as a sports editor and managing editor, to transitioning into academia.

Addressing health misinformation online is a complex topic that is often framed as a battle between free speech and censorship. Some claim that restricting information about health topics violates the first amendment, while others argue that the government and social media platforms must do more to clamp down on false and potentially harmful health topics.