Morehead-Cain scholar Praveena Somasundaram '22 loved that UNC Media Hub provided a real-world experience in live reporting, within the security of a classroom. (Submitted photo)
Hands-on experience is something that many college students find themselves looking for during the middle of their undergraduate career. At the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, faculty are committed to making sure every student has this opportunity. Through the UNC Media Hub course, students get field experience on media work, from news reporting and design to public relations and broadcast journalism.
Some students receive prize funding to continue the experience across two semesters, due to its outstanding quality. Thanks to the Eugene L. Roberts Prize, students can continue their Media Hub work and provides money for a travel stipend. “It is particularly fulfilling to me to work with them at this point in their careers,” said John Robinson, course creator, senior associate dean for undergraduate studies, and John H. Stembler Jr. Distinguished Professor. “This is as close as possible before they go into a newsroom or PR agency or other professional setting. It’s a pleasure to help hone their skills.”
Morehead-Cain Scholar Praveena Somasundaram ’22 is editor-in-chief of The Daily Tar Heel. She also studied with Robinson last fall and says that she loved that UNC Media Hub provided a real-world experience in live reporting, within the security of a classroom.
“Media Hub has something for everyone at UNC Hussman regardless of their specialty," Somasundaram said. "It’s a great steppingstone for our post-graduation work.”
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