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Session discusses connecting journalism research and practice

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The Reynolds Journalism Institute is holding a session next month about bridging the gap between journalism research and practice. Here’s more: Despite the looming crisis in journalism, a research-practice gap plagues the news industry. Journalism Research that Matters argues that an underappreciated factor in the news crisis is a potentially ... - MORE -

Foster leaving anchor desk in Wausau

Heather Foster is leaving the anchor desk at WSAW-TV in Wausau to spend more time raising her family. Foster made the announcement Monday. She’s decided to stay home and raise her infant daughter. She and her husband will remain in the Wausau area to raise their family. “I started my... - MORE -

Panel to discuss criminal justice, reporting

From the UW Center for Journalism Ethics: The Center for Journalism Ethics will host a public event –  “Just Narratives: Covering Criminal Justice” – at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the Memorial Union Play Circle on the UW–Madison campus. Three panelists with expertise in criminal justice and journalism will... - MORE -

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