UT Austin School of Journalism and Media

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It's the last day of early voting for the May 28 runoff elections. A couple U.S. House races, judicial positions and a State Board of Education seat are up for a vote across the Austin area. Find a place to vote and browse what's on your ballot here: l8r.it/HCdx

Our top story: Remembering Lexi, and all the rest, two years after the #Uvalde tragedy ... And honoring those who are still seeking justice. texasobserver.org/uvalde-two-yea…

Okay, we promise this is the last graduation post we'll share for the year! We can't stop thinking about that special day. Two weeks ago, our graduates finally had their spotlight on the stage! Check out this recap video! 🎓🤘🧡

Temperatures in Austin could reach into the triple digits this weekend. Since record keeping began in 1898, there have been only six years when the city has hit the hundreds earlier. l8r.it/JN7i

Master's and phD students, we want to see your hard work! Submit abstracts and full papers for the @aejmc August conference. This Thursday, come to Sip and Submit and get that work uploaded: bostonu.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Last month, we hosted a screening and discussion of the Netflix docuseries The Black Beauty Effect, which explores Black beauty. Actress @missandrealewis saw the disparity in how the media highlighted Black women and beauty. She wanted to change that. bit.ly/blackbeautyeff…

In @KaceyMusgraves’ new album, “Deeper Well,” Musgraves safely tackles new alternative sounds, dipping her feet into the folk realm as she expresses feelings of anxiety and insecurity, while also containing anthems of healing and letting go. thedailytexan.com/2024/03/17/kac…

Calling all gamers and instructors! Join us this Friday for a collaborative workshop from the DRW's own @fall_reyna. We'll explore game-based learning through interactive tool Scratch. Don't miss it! Register: bit.ly/dwrlgaming2024

After the attack on @tctelevision,  🇪🇨 journalists receive psychosocial support to face the trauma. They consider that, with the increase in violence against the press in the country, attention to their mental health is necessary. Via @latamjournalism i.mtr.cool/wzkpfypayi

.@UTAustin alumna Margaret Juhae Lee’s new memoir, “Starry Field: A Memoir of Lost History” delivers a thrilling story about her and her father’s mission to discover their history, specifically the history surrounding Lee’s grandfather, with the most moving aspect being her dedication of the memoir and storytelling to the next generation, her own children. thedailytexan.com/2024/03/17/ut-…

📢 Dive into the challenges faced by metro newspapers in the digital era at the @25thISOJ. From open-source intelligence to social media's role in war coverage, ISOJ is for all journalists. Secure your spot for two days of impactful discussions! 🎤🌐  bit.ly/25thISOJ

Austin's giant troll is finally finished. Here’s where you can find her. l8r.it/hh0h

"It’s the resilience and strength of my patients that allows me to do the incredible work that I do." Find out how UT Health Austin gynecologic oncologist Yvette Willams-Brown, MD, recognizes the value of your lifetime of experience: buff.ly/448c3jn #womenshealth

✅ Ready to transform your election reporting? Discover innovative strategies to engage communities and promote solutions-oriented coverage in the free online course, "A Better Way to Cover Elections." @soljourno Register today! 👉 bit.ly/3T3W0PK #JournalismCourses

📚 Explore the intersection of technology and democracy with our course "Freedom of Expression, Artificial Intelligence, and Elections." April 2-30. Available in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. Regsiter now! 👉 bit.ly/4azGB0L

Join us for our last Speaker Series talk of the year, featuring Howard Besser (@NYUTischSchool)! Besser will talk about the challenges of preserving digital images and data - from GPS data to video from drones & police bodycams - in the 21st century. RSVP: bit.ly/3TsbpdO

The "devil comet" is visible in the night sky, and is sticking around for the eclipse. l8r.it/uT2i

A Rede Tejiendo Historias lidera a criação do primeiro protocolo de segurança para jornalistas interculturais na América Latina. @edilmaprada destaca a importância de considerar a interculturalidade e a proteção do território.  Via @latamjournalism i.mtr.cool/nxnjptmlkv

Grad students: Join us this afternoon along with @CTL_UT for a Teaching Resources Open House in Main 101. RSVP on Handshake: utaustin.joinhandshake.com/events/1500489…