The IU School of Journalism has officially become part of The Media School.
Yesterday, current and former faculty, staff and students gathered in Weil Journalism Library in Ernie Pyle Hall to celebrate the journalism program’s final day as an independent entity.
“This is a day for us to remember our past and to think about our future,” chair of journalism Bonnie Brownlee said.
The University has consolidated the School of Journalism with the communications and culture and telecommunications departments into The Media School, a new school within the College of Arts and Sciences.
As part of COAS, students will have the opportunity to earn Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degrees in integrated media.
Approximately 20 members of the School of Journalism community were present to share their memories of the program.
Associate dean of The Media School Lesa Hatley Major addressed the group with her promise to preserve the legacy of the journalism program within the new school.
“I promise you we will do everything in our power to maintain what has been built at the School of Journalism,” Hatley Major said.
