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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

Alan Feldman of the International Gaming Institute speaks with someone not shown while standing outside
Research |

From promoting megaresorts to championing responsible gaming practices, Alan Feldman has made his mark in an industry he never planned to enter. Now his contributions are immortalized with a national Hall of Fame induction.

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Campus News |

A monthly roundup of the top news stories at UNLV, featuring the presidential election, gaming partnerships, and much more.

UNLV alumna Aileen Pastor relaxes on a park bench on campus with her feet up
People |

Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year — and die-hard Rebel — Aileen Pastor parlays her internship into a career with the Regional Transportation Commission.

Undergrad researcher Benjamin Sabir helps H. Jeremy Cho examine an atmospheric water harvesting device. (Jeff Scheid/UNLV)
Campus News |

A monthly roundup of the top news stories featuring UNLV staff and students.

Students pass by Lied Library as they walk campus on the first day of Fall 2024 semester classes
Campus News |

A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.

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Campus News |

Students share the moments that mirror — and defy — internship stereotypes in popular media. 

Journalism and Media Studies In The News

WalletHub

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.

WalletHub

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.

Healthline

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.

Healthline

Following the death of her son, a mom is warning others about the “blackout challenge” (also known as the “choking challenge”), a dangerous viral TikTok trend.

Today

Yeet: A fluffy slang word with two definitions. Kids are using “yeet” to express themselves in two ways, according to Merriam-Webster. Yeet is a verb that means to throw something hard without caring if it breaks and is an expression of excitement.

Yahoo!

Teenagers have adopted new slang that finds its roots in a play-on-words of the past as much as it is a recent pop culture reference. “Fax, no printer” is another way of saying “Truth.” “When someone says ‘fax,’ they are essentially saying, ‘I agree with what you just said, and it’s so true that I would transmit it via fax without needing to print it out,’” according to a glossary published by Later.com.

Journalism and Media Studies Experts

An expert on social and digital media, and a recognized authority on the role of superheroes and comics books in society. 
An expert in free speech, the media, and First Amendment issues.
An expert on social and emerging media.
An expert on society and information technologies, with interest in the lifecycle of digital media and privacy
An expert in journalism history, reporting, and communication research methods. 
An expert on public relations; storytelling; and the use of artificial intelligence in communications, media, and higher education. 

Recent Journalism and Media Studies Accomplishments

Arthur D. Soto-Vásquez (Journalism and Media Studies) and his co-author, Fernanda R. Rosa (Virginia Tech) were awarded the 2024 Oustanding Book Chapter by the Latino/a Communication Studies Division and La Raza Caucus of the National Communication Association for "Por el Camino: The Representation of Migrant Caravans on Instagrams as an Aesthetic…
Stephen Bates (Journalism) published a newspaper article on Stephen Bowers, a 19th-century archeologist infamous for plundering Chumash graveyards and selling the artifacts. His biggest customer: the Smithsonian Institution.  
Arthur D. Soto-Vásquez (Journalism and Media Studies) recently published "A Snapshot of Students at Hispanic Serving Institutions and their Pathways into Media Careers" in the Journal of Media Education. The study finds that familial obligations and ambiguous career expectations impact Latino students’ postgraduation career direction.…
Arthur D. Soto-Vásquez (Journalism and Media Studies) and Fernanda F. Rosa from Virginia Tech University presented "Por el Camino: La Representación de las Caravanas Migrantes en Instagram y la Estética del Otro" remotely at the 21º Congreso Internacional de Migración: El Exilio Político, Estrategias de Movilidad, y Su Impacto en las…
Arthur D. Soto-Vásquez (Journalism and Media Studies) presented a co-authored paper entitled "Collective Memory-Making of the January Insurrections in Brazil and the United States on YouTube" at the 10th conference of the International Journal of Press/Politics held at the University of Edinburgh. His co-authors were Raiana de Carvalho from…
Arthur D. Soto-Vásquez (Journalism and Media Studies) with co-author Raquel Moreira from Southwestern University recently published "Invoking Ethnic Identity in the Service of Right-Wing Rhetoric: an Analysis of 2022 Latina Republican Candidates in South Texas" in Communication, Culture and Critique. In the article, they…