{"id":2602,"date":"2025-03-27T16:54:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T20:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/public-forum\/?page_id=2602"},"modified":"2025-03-27T17:00:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T21:00:52","slug":"press-release","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/public-forum\/press-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Release"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2602\" class=\"elementor elementor-2602\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cf6f5b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8cf6f5b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f239f08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f239f08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications to Host \u201cThe State of the Media\u201d Forum Featuring Former MSNBC Executive, Alumna Rashida Jones on Wed. April 23<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3643e42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3643e42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Hampton, Va.<\/strong>\u2014<strong>March 25, 2025: <\/strong>A leader among university journalism schools, Hampton University\u2019s Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications (SHSJC) hosts the \u201cState of the Media,\u201d a public forum on Wed. April 23, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. The discussion will focus on the present and future of American media and news. Former MSNBC president Rashida Jones \u201802, \u201824, a Hampton University Board of Trustee Member and alumna, will headline the panel, along with other media leaders.<\/p><p>\u201cThis is an urgent conversation at a critical time,\u201d said SHSJC Dean Julia A. Wilson. \u201cEven a simple glance at the news these days seems to bombard viewers, listeners and readers with seismic shifts in their assessments of our media landscape. Journalists are confronted with various obstacles for reporting truthful content\u00a0and are consistently combatting misinformation and disinformation generated on digital media platforms by Artificial Intelligence (AI).\u201d<\/p><p>In addition to Jones, other distinguished panelists include:<\/p><ul><li>Moderator: Nyla Cross \u201827, Hampton U., SHSJC journalism student, Harvard Du Bois Scholar<\/li><li>Maurice Jones, Vice President of News, WHRO Public Media<\/li><li>Angilee Shah, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Charlottesville Tomorrow<\/li><li>Karima Haynes, Director of Reporting Fellows Program, Pulitzer Center<\/li><li>Jeffrey Reece, Director of Content, Virginian-Pilot<\/li><li>Melinda Coleau (Woolbright), WRC NBC 4\/ WZDC Telemundo 44 Planning Manager<\/li><\/ul><p>\u201cThough the state of the current media seems daunting to some people, professional and aspiring journalists must remain steadfast with renewed commitment to serving as \u201cwatchdogs\u201d to share, inform and educate the public, without reservation. Journalists also may need to begin brainstorming different avenues in which to grow their journalism careers to continue reporting truthful, fact-based and fair stories to their publics,\u201d said Wilson.<\/p><p>During the forum, panelists will share their insights on the state of our media\u2014where we are now, where we are headed and how we need to prepare and survive in an increasingly unrecognizable environment that greatly differs from the strong democratic system that has thrived for generations.<\/p><p>\u201cAs media professionals, we must be able to discuss societal issues and think creatively about our industry\u2019s future,\u201d said Rashida Jones. \u201cIt\u2019s also our responsibility and civic duty to share vetted, truthful information with local, national and international communities. We serve as role models to the next generation of journalists and that\u2019s why it\u2019s important for us to show up for them.\u201d<\/p><p>Panelists will also provide advice on how aspiring journalists can remain hopeful and become vigilant professionals preparing for an unprecedented future.<\/p><p><strong>To Attend<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/250774410638054\">Register here<\/a>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Forum Media Contact: <\/strong>Devika Koppikar <a href=\"mailto:devika.koppikar@hamptonu.edu\">devika.koppikar@hamptonu.edu<\/a>, 757-727-5437 (land line) or (703) 401-2599 (mobile).<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">###<\/p><p><strong>About Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications<br \/><\/strong>The Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications is committed to preparing its students with a high-quality and well-rounded education for global careers in journalism and strategic communications. SHSJC emphasizes accuracy, balance, fairness, integrity, and high ethical standards of excellence through journalism and strategic communications. The Scripps Howard brand is internationally renowned as an educational foundation that promotes, supports, and enables aspiring journalists.<\/p><p><em>For More Information: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/shsjc\/\"><em>https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/shsjc\/<\/em><\/a><\/p><p><strong>About Hampton University<br \/><\/strong>Hampton University is a Carnegie R2-designated research institution, recognized for its groundbreaking research in atmospheric science, cancer treatment, and cybersecurity. Contributing $530 million annually to the regional and Commonwealth of Virginia economies, Hampton plays a vital role in driving economic development while championing diversity, inclusion, and opportunity. The university was recently named one of the \u201cBest Colleges in America\u201d by Money Magazine and recognized as the \u201cBest Private College\u201d by Coastal Virginia.<\/p><p>Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a close-knit community of learners and educators, representing 44 states and 32 territories, committed to nurturing intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and global citizenship. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/word-edit.officeapps.live.com\/we\/www.hamptonu.edu\">www.hamptonu.edu<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>Hampton University Media Inquiries<\/strong>: Mahogany Waldon, Office of University Relations, 757-727-5253.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications to Host \u201cThe State of the Media\u201d Forum Featuring Former MSNBC Executive, Alumna Rashida Jones on Wed. 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