TV's Rebellious Bodies
Russ Meeuf's book describes how TV gives an oversimplified perception that people with deviant body types can succeed on the basis of merit, leading to the misconception that policies to create more economic equality aren’t necessary.
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Vandal Connections
Alumna returns to UI to promote partnerships in Southwest Idaho.
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UI honors long-time TV news anchor
Karole Honas recognized for leadership, mentoring
Read about Honas' Silver and Gold Award
News & Events
UI Media and Law Professors Update Media Law Book for Idaho
Posted Wed, 16 Aug 2017 11:16:00 -0700
Idaho media law has changed significantly since 2003, which is why a collection of University of Idaho professors re-wrote the book on it. Read moreFilm and Television Studies Degree Now Offered at UI
Posted Thu, 13 Jul 2017 09:28:00 -0700
Digital storytelling has exploded with the near-universal access to technologies of production — from smartphone videos to the creation of virtual worlds. Employers are looking for graduates who can create media products that meet professional standards as well as graduates whose critical understanding of history and theory leads to innovation.Read more
Bennett Receives Funding for LGBTQ Oral History Project
Posted Thu, 13 Jul 2017 08:30:00 -0700
Denise Bennett, assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Media was awarded $3,500 by the Idaho Humanities Council to help fund a multimedia project examining the experiences and lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in the state of Idaho. Through the production of a documentary film about the life of Steven Nelson and his murder on April 29, 2016 and through oral history videos collected from members of Idaho's LGBTQ community throughout the state, this project seeks to preserve history, and examine social, cultural, political and legal issues in Idaho. Bennett also received a $1,000 grant from the Latah Community Foundation for the oral history aspects of this project as related to Latah County and funding from the CDIL – a partnership between the UI Library and the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences.Read more
Russell Meeuf Releases Two New Books
Posted Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:35:00 -0700
Russell Meeuf, an associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Media, published two new books this spring on popular culture and film history.Read more
Idaho Falls Silver and Gold Celebration Honors News Anchor Karole Honas
Posted Tue, 13 Jun 2017 11:43:00 -0700
The University of Idaho Alumni Association will honor news anchor Karole Honas ’77 for her achievements and service to the university at the Idaho Falls Silver and Gold Brunch on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The event is at 10 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Idaho Falls. Read moreEthical Sports Reporting: Not an Oxymoron
2017 Oppenheimer Ethics Symposium by John Branch