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Framed for Greatness: Kyrease Desseau’s Journey From Student Media to the MLB and Beyond 

In honor of National Photography Month, Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (FAMU SJGC) is proud to spotlight fall 2024 graduate Kyrease Desseau. After recently completing his degree in graphic design, Desseau…

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At the FAMU TV-20 news desk, Walsh anchored with confidence, crediting her growth in reporting to the mentorship she received at FAMU. She shared that every professor she worked with offered guidance, encouragement, and constructive feedback that helped her improve and succeed.
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Cynthia Frage and Micah Barkley are pictured during the prestigious Christopher J. Georges Conference on College Journalism at the historic Walter Lippmann House, home of Harvard University’s Nieman Foundation for Journalism. The venue also showcases award-winning works by Nieman Fellows. (Photo by Jodi Hilton/Nieman Foundation)
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FAMU-FSU co-op 2025 graduate and journalism minor Kaitlyn Walsh, Joel Mitchell, a broadcast journalism senior, and Anissa Carby, a spring 2025 broadcast journalism graduate, shared the finalist award for their political reporting on Election Night 2024.
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From front left to right: FAMU SJGC Professor of Journalism Clarence Fowler, Garth C. Reeves Chair Professor Arionne Nettles, WANM 90.5 Director Terrence Ward and Dean Mira Lowe take a moment to celebrate with some of the scholars who received training completion certificates during the inFrom front left to right: FAMU SJGC Professor of Journalism Clarence Fowler, Garth C. Reeves Chair Professor Arionne Nettles, WANM 90.5 Director Terrence Ward and Dean Mira Lowe take a moment to celebrate with some of the scholars who received training completion certificates during the inaugural Digital Media Day.augural Digital Media Day.
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FAMU SJGC Professor Jeff Wilkinson recently shared his innovative and collaborative approaches to journalism training on a global stage at the BEA Conference.
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FAMU SJGC's unique programs and training, in addition to its ability to follow and innovate best practices, have earned the school the distinction of ACEJMC-accredited status for over 40 years.
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Ashley Bryant is set to graduate this weekend with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, completing the program in just three years. Her résumé includes nationally recognized storytelling on college and NBA teams.
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Laila Jade Wilson, a third-generation FAMUan and graduating broadcast journalism major, is ready to use her voice to advocate against injustice. Inspired by the legacy of those who came before her, Wilson’s journalism training, coupled with her stellar career as a popular DJ, is taking her on a journey to become the next successful criminal justice attorney.
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FAMU SJGC students Darnell Walker-Jones, broadcast journalism; Germanie Bozeman, public relations; and Rowan Mumford, broadcast journalism, are the creative minds behind “Bullet,” a documentary in the running to win the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Coca-Cola HBCU Sports Production Grant at the Sports Emmys in May. They will screen their film on April 30 on FAMU's campus.
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FAMU SJGC alumna Meredith D. Clark, Ph.D., attributes much of her success as an author, storyteller and expert to the tools and skills she learned through the school’s programs. 
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Student Spotlight

Kyrease Desseau holds his camera, a tool he uses to uplift others and tell meaningful stories. For the FAMU SJGC graphic design graduate, photography is not just a calling but also a source of hope and an opportunity to showcase the talent of HBCUs.
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Ashley Bryant is set to graduate this weekend with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, completing the program in just three years. Her résumé includes nationally recognized storytelling on college and NBA teams.
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Ashley Bryant

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Laila Jade Wilson, a third-generation FAMUan and graduating broadcast journalism major, is ready to use her voice to advocate against injustice. Inspired by the legacy of those who came before her, Wilson’s journalism training, coupled with her stellar career as a popular DJ, is taking her on a journey to become the next successful criminal justice attorney.
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At the FAMU TV-20 news desk, Walsh anchored with confidence, crediting her growth in reporting to the mentorship she received at FAMU. She shared that every professor she worked with offered guidance, encouragement, and constructive feedback that helped her improve and succeed.
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Pictured from left to right: FAMU SJGC students and alumni Jasmine Dyer, Joel Mitchell, Anissa Carby and Kaitlyn Walsh were recognized for excellence in journalism by the Florida News Awards.
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FAMU SJGC Students Take Home Gold and Silver at the North Central Florida ADDY Awards
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Staff Reports
FAMU SJGC’s WANM-FM 90.5 Named Best University Radio Station of the Year.
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Staff Reports
Students at FAMU’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication gain hands-on experience through yearly programs like ACE, Grads Are Back, and Living-Learning Communities.
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Staff Reports
FAMU SJGC Senior Jarvis Coleman has been selected to join the 2025 IPREX Academy cohort. This global program connects emerging public relations professionals with top industry leaders.
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From left: SJGC students Taylor Adams, Tai Johnson, Naji Rutherford, Kennedy Richardson, Hannah Kirby, Ernest Walker and Bianca Holsey have been named members of the 2024-2025 Cohort for the Disney Storytellers Fund. Returning members from the 2023-2024 cohort includeSydney Bellamy, Germanie Bozeman, Kayla Delcham, Jalynn McDuffey and Auriel Patton.
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Jada Stephens, the recipient of the 2024 FINN Partners Future Communicators Foundation Scholarship in Public Relations at FAMU.
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From Tallahassee to Anaheim: FAMU PRSSA Leaders Take on ICON 2024
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Alise Sloan
Upon graduation, Florida A&M University’s Nevaeh Palmer plans to pursue a modeling career, a passion that she mastered during her time in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication.
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FAMU SJGC alum Nicholas Tuma is transforming brands and empowering communities—merging creativity with strategy to deliver bold, innovative design rooted in his graphic communication training.
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Alumna Danielle Lewis Gentry (’05) made history as Kroger Health’s first head of communications.
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IPREX Global Communication Student Cohort last month
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FAMU SJGC Dean Mira Lowe and Alumnus Marlon A. Walker Featured in Nieman Lab’s 2025 Journalism Predictions
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Heidi Otway, APR, CPRC, FAMU SJGC alumna and president and partner of locally based SalterMitchell PR, was appointed as IPREX Americas regional president earlier this year.
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FAMU Alumna Alonda Thomas returns to The Hill
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SJGC Alumnus Roy Wood, Jr.
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SJGC Alumna Jessica Larché
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Dayna Lee speaks at Grads Are Back Disney on the Yard panel.
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MAD Works Photography
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FAMU professor and author Arionne Nettles wrote “Journalism For Dummies” to speak to the needs of her younger self when she first started out in journalism, seeking to understand the foundations of the field.
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FAMU SJGC alum Nicholas Tuma is transforming brands and empowering communities—merging creativity with strategy to deliver bold, innovative design rooted in his graphic communication training.
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Alumna Danielle Lewis Gentry (’05) made history as Kroger Health’s first head of communications.
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Professor Arionne Nettles' research centers on storytelling through creative writing, radio, television, and film, all while tracing the deep Southern roots of urban Black culture.
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Pictured from left to right: FAMU SJGC students and alumni Jasmine Dyer, Joel Mitchell, Anissa Carby and Kaitlyn Walsh were recognized for excellence in journalism by the Florida News Awards.
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Staff Reports
FAMU SJGC Students Take Home Gold and Silver at the North Central Florida ADDY Awards
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Staff Reports
Hsuan Huang, Ph.D., an associate professor of public relations at Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (FAMU SJGC)
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Staff Reports
FAMU SJGC’s WANM-FM 90.5 Named Best University Radio Station of the Year.
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Staff Reports
Students at FAMU’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication gain hands-on experience through yearly programs like ACE, Grads Are Back, and Living-Learning Communities.
Staff Reports
Staff Reports
FAMU SJGC Senior Jarvis Coleman has been selected to join the 2025 IPREX Academy cohort. This global program connects emerging public relations professionals with top industry leaders.
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IPREX Global Communication Student Cohort last month
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Arionne Nettles, a Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC) professor
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