Welcome Tennessee High School Press Association!
Thank you for joining us for the Fall 2026 Workshop Series presented by the University of Memphis School of Media and Communication. See below for important information regarding today's visit. If you're enjoying today's programming and want to learn more about studying with the School of Media and Communication at the University of Memphis, we would love to hear from you! Please complete this brief form and we will keep in touch.
Today's Schedule
HS students arrival and breakfast (donuts, etc) 9 - 9:30 a.m.
Welcome speeches in the Zone Theater 9:30 a.m.
Presented by Dr. Matt Haught, Memphis J+SM
Session One 10 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Methodist Presentation Theater - Yearbook Coverage Tips
Presented by Johnny Paul Cole, Walsworth Yearbooks
Fishbowl Room - Magazine/Creative Layout and Design
Presented by Prof. Michael Robinson, Memphis J+SM
Video Conference Center - Basics of Sports Writing
Presented by Prof. Tom Hrach, Memphis J+SM
Classroom 225 - Finding Your Story
Presented by Prof. Tonyaa Weathersbee, Memphis J+SM
Session Two 10:45 – 11:20 a.m.
Methodist Presentation Theater - Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Strategic Media
Presented by Prof. Tori Cliff, Memphis J+SM
Fishbowl Room - Shooting Your Shot in Sports Photojournalism
Presented by Dr. Claire Rounkles, Memphis J+SM
Video Conference Center - Spooky Sourcing for News Stories
Presented by Prof. Casey Hilder, Memphis J+SM
Classroom 225 - Exploring Color Theory
Presented by Dr. Jocelyn McKinnon-Crowley, Memphis J+SM
Session Three 11:30 – 12:05 p.m.
Methodist Presentation Theater - How to Write a Photo Caption
Presented by Prof. Casey Hilder, Memphis J+SM
Fishbowl Room - Perfecting the Podcast
Presented by Prof. TK King, Memphis J+SM
Video Conference Center - Driving Interest in Student Media
Presented by Ginny McCarley and MUS Student Editors
Classroom 225 – Intro to Investigative Reporting
Presented by Meghnad Bose, Memphis J+SM
Lunch 12:15 - 1 p.m.
Students will converge at Meeman Journalism building for lunch.
Return to schools 1 - 1:30 p.m.
Locations
Students are invited to attend workshops across four different venues within the FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT).
Methodist Presentation Theater
The Methodist Presentation Theater is located on the first floor, off of the main lobby. The room features comfortable chairs with foldable arm tables.
Fishbowl Room
The Fishbowl Room is located on the second floor in rooms 203/205. It is a multi-functional room designed for traditional meeting spaces with glass walls on two sides.
Classroom 225
Classroom 225 is located on the second floor of the building.
Video Conference Center
The Video Conference Center is located on the third floor in room 313. This room features conference-style seating for 20-25.
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