Department of Journalism
Kimpel 116
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-575-3601
E-MAIL CONTACTS:
Patsy Watkins, Department Chair
Carol Rachal, Alumni contact
Bertha Gutierrez, Web master
how to apply
Student Media and Activities
The Journalism Department offers students opportunities for developing leadership capabilities and networking with other students with similar interests. The Department also provides students with a number of media outlets for campus and community.
Media
KUAF/National Public Radio
Our department is responsible for the operation of KUAF, 91.3 FM, the University's National Public Radio affiliate. Associate Professor Rick Stockdell is station manager and works with other radio professionals to operate KUAF 24 hours a day.
KUAF features four full hours of in-depth news weekday mornings (Morning Edition) and afternoons (All Things Considered). Classical music is programmed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Weekends feature a mix of blues, jazz and folk music, as well as entertainment programming like Car Talk, Whad'Ya Know and A Prairie Home Companion.
Journalism students work part time at KUAF in the newsroom, on-air and in other areas. Part-time work and internships are available.
The Arkansas Traveler newspaper
The Arkansas Traveler, the student newspaper, is published three times weekly. Journalism students are invited to apply for positions that include section editors, reporters, photographers and production staff.
Apply at the Traveler office, 119 Kimpel Hall, or call 479-575-3406.
- News: 497-575-5708
- Features: 479-575-3886
- Sports: 479-575-8741
- Editor: 479-575-8455
- Advertising: 479-575-3406
- FAX: 479-575-3306
Student Leaders
Kimber Wenzelburger
The Arkansas Traveler, Editor
Kimber Wenzelburger, from Girard, Kan., is a junior print journalism major at the University of Arkansas. She is in the four-year honors program at the UA and is the 2008-09 editor of The Arkansas Traveler. Kimber was a staff writer at the Traveler her freshmen year before serving as a senior staff writer, copy editor and assistant news editor her sophomore year. Other than reading, editing and writing for newspapers, Kimber enjoys spending as much time possible with her family, friends and dog, Tundra.
Daniel Phillips
UATV, Station Manager
Daniel Phillips is a senior broadcast journalism major from Wills Point, Texas. He has been active with UATV since the Fall of 2005. He has been a member of Senior Staff for two years and is now the station manager. You can also catch him around the station Wednesday and Thursday evenings, playing every role from anchor to audio operator. When not at the station, Daniel enjoys just resting at home or hanging out with friends.
KXUA Student Radio
KXUA Student Radio
The Ozark Review
The Ozark Review, a literary magazine published twice a year.
UATV
UATV: Television Programming Opportunities for Students
Live nightly Newsbriefs, written, produced and anchored by senior students in an advanced television reporting course, Monday through Thursday. Audio newscasts produced and broadcast on UATV Monday through Thursday by students in basic broadcast courses. Original 30-minute news/interview program, Arkansas on Campus,produced weekly by students in an upper level broadcast reporting course. On the Hill, a monthly 30-minute news magazine program sponsored by seniors in an advanced television news production course. Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Productions, which have included Cultural Sensitivity on Campus (a forum on cultural and ethnic awareness at UA), Associated Student Government Debates and other panel discussions, news features and studio audience productions. U of A Programs produced by other departments and colleges at UA, including the band and music departments, UA recruiting tapes and sports highlight programs. Planning and producing programming for a 24-hour 7-day TV station (UATV) broadcast locally over cable Channel 14 from journalism studio facilities.
Student Leaders
Razorback Yearbook
The University of Arkansas yearbook, the Razorback, published its 100th edition in 1998. It has been a frequent national award winner for design, content and overall quality.
All university students are invited to apply to work on the yearbook. The editor is selected by the university board of publications, but positions are available for copyeditors, photographers and layout artists. Apply to 119 Kimpel Hall, or call 575-3305.
Activities
The Ad Club
The Ad Club is for students who wish to participate in the Northwest Arkansas advertising community. Visit the Ad Club Web site!
Society of Professional Journalists
The U of A Journalism department sponsors a student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Students in all journalism sequences work together on important issues including the Freedom of Information Act and how to secure media jobs after graduation. Every spring, the student SPJ chapter sponsors the student government presidential debate, a program that airs live on campus TV station UATV. In 1998, the UA SPJ chapter was voted co-chapter of the year by the national SPJ, over college chapters in Arkansas, Louisianna, Mississippi and Tennessee.
The Public Relations Student Society of America
The Public Relations Student Society of America is an organization that strives to develop future public relations practitioners who are well-informed and well-prepared professionals. Dr. Phyllis Miller is the UA sponsor for PRSSA.