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Nation\u2019s Top Media, Communications Professionals Convene at Hampton <\/strong>
University for the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications <\/strong>
\u2018State of the Media\u2019 Event April 22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public invited to join news media and academic leaders in a discussion about press freedom and trust, AI\u2019s impact in newsrooms and media ethics on Wednesday, April 22nd at 4:00 pm.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HAMPTON, Va. \u2014 April 9, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 The Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications will host the 2026 State of the Media public discussion forum on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Robert P. Scripps Auditorium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The forum will convene leading national and international journalists from The Washington Post and Voice of America, top leaders of academic media programs, including the dean of the Walter Cronkite School of Communication and Journalism at Arizona State University, and local media professionals such as WTKR-News3 anchor Jessica Larch\u00e9. The group will examine critical issues shaping today\u2019s media landscape, including declining public trust in the media, threats to press freedom, and the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in news production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The public forum aims to spark a meaningful conversation between media professionals and the public about journalism’s responsibilities and the future of the journalism industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis forum is an important opportunity for our community and students to directly engage with media professionals who are navigating the realities of today\u2019s media environment,\u201d said Julia Wilson, dean of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University. \u201cWith the impact of AI and other emerging technologies and the ongoing shifts in politics and public trust in the media, it\u2019s critical that our students understand the complexities shaping the industry today and be prepared to meet them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussion will feature a panel of national, international, and local media leaders, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Dr. Battinto Batts, Dean of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Simegnish Y. Mengesha, International Multimedia Broadcaster, Voice of America<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Kadia Goba, Politics Reporter, The Washington Post<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Jessica Larch\u00e9, Anchor and Investigative Reporter, WTKR News 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Brenda Andrews, Publisher, The New Journal and Guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The panel will be moderated by one of the Scripps Howard School\u2019s aspiring journalists, Leyah Jackson, a freshman from Cleveland, Ohio (\u201829).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The forum is presented in partnership with The Pulitzer Center, International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), and WTKR-News 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 State of the Media forum is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RSVP for the “State of the Media” here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.
For More Information: https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/shsjc\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media Contact: Prof. Devika Koppikar, devika.koppikar@hamptonu.edu<\/a>, 703.401.2599<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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