I'm a native East Tennessean, a writer, teacher and mom. Professionally, I'm a lecturer with the Tennessee School of Journalism and Media.
Knoxville, Tennessee
Joined February 2008
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Lisa Byerley Gary retweeted
Always admired short writers. No, not short in stature, like Norman Mailer. I mean writers who deliver the strongest messages in the fewest words. Poynter has created a contest for excellence in short writing in my name. Enter! Turn a quick $2,500. More:
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School of Journalism and Media Professor Amber Roessner has extensively studied the life and presidency of President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29, 2024. Now, she’s being asked to share her expertise with news media all around the world.
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My new book, due out in May, just in time for aspiring students to write their way into a college of their choice. An inexpensive guide for students, teachers, parents,tutors and other helpers. Judge this book by its cover!
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By now you have probably seen many messages from us and other press freedom advocates about the importance of the U.S. Senate passing the PRESS Act.
Time is running out.
Please help us spread the word and urge others to do the same. See how you can help: spj.org/press-act.asp
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Budding Journalists: This is the center of @nytimes newsroom as of noon today, Election Day. If you're ever needing evidence of the significance of independent journalism in society, think of the essential work that so many have done up to now and will do in the coming days.
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Investigative journalists with at least 3 years of professional experience, freelancers included, are invited to apply to our inaugural Investigative Reporting Fellowship! This program will include training and guidance from top journalists.
Apply here: idabwellssociety.org/news/20…
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For the first time in @AP 's history, we will offer a digital livestream of Tuesday night's US presidential election results.
I'm honored to be the anchor of this inaugural broadcast that will include expert discussions, live vote counts, rallies, and results from over 35 cameras nationwide.
Get real-time AP VoteCast survey results and live electoral map updates every 30 minutes.
youtube.com/@AssociatedPress…
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Our team has created a Google Doc we'll be updating all week with suggested language for explaining both elections AND news coverage of elections.
Keep it handy, and steal any helpful language. lnkd.in/gisvNQBJ
ALT Screengrab of google doc: Use this language to explain elections and election coverage
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Tune in tomorrow for TVC's live Election Day special starting at 10:30 tomorrow. The special is part of the Election Project, a coordinated reporting initiative between @UTJEM and @utkmediacenter.
Watch special here: tiny.utk.edu/83MVS
Learn more: tiny.utk.edu/baLyg
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DEADLINE DAY: Applications are rolling in! Want a paid summer internship in sports journalism? Apply today!!!
@NABJSports @AAJAsports @nahjdeportes @APSE_sportmedia @IndigenousJA @AWSM_SportMedia @nabj_students
Attention aspiring sports journalists! Before you go out on a night of trick or treating tonight, remember tomorrow is the deadline to apply for the Class of 2025!
@NABJSports @NABJ @AAJAsports @aaja @APSE_sportmedia @AWSM_SportMedia @nahjdeportes
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"Freedom of the press is the mortar that binds together the bricks of democracy — and it is also the open window embedded in those bricks." — Shashi Tharoor #FreePressFriday
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The details in this @BethWarrenCJ piece are so great and terrifying.
TEMA wanted the regional director, Michelle Matson, who was on the roof, to get names of everyone (70 ppl) so next of kin could be contacted.
Matson called her family and said goodbye.
knoxnews.com/story/news/heal…
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A reminder to reporters: If you’ve seen one rural place … you’ve only seen one rural place.
The common depiction of rural America as predominantly white, poor and monolithic ignores significant historical, economic and cultural realities.
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#HappyHalloween 👻🎃
To celebrate, here's something really, really scary.
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Taking days to count votes doesn’t signal wrongdoing. State laws impact how fast votes are counted and how quickly media outlets can project a winner.
Here’s why not knowing all the voting results on election night is normal (from @PolitiFact):
poynter.org/fact-checking/20…
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REMINDER:
Today is the last day to vote early in Knox County!
Early voting is underway in Knox County! Find locations, times, and a sample ballot at knoxvotes.org!
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A Third Saturday in October our students will likely always remember. Thank you @SECNetwork and congratulations again @ESPNMcGee. You deserve it. See you again soon on Rocky Top!
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Meet the 2024-25 Athletics Professor of Excellence Award recipients!
The awards recognize professional excellence and outstanding university citizenship at the departmental, college, or university levels. So proud of Professor @ErinWhiteside. Learn more: tiny.utk.edu/AplFn
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What a start to gameday at @utknoxville. So grateful to @wvlt for allowing our students to go behind the scenes of the Big Orange Kickoff Show today ahead of Vols vs. Gators today. Let's go Vols! 🍊🍊
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We do NOT take donations, money, or property for any reason. We do NOT ask for or accept cash donations or volunteers for disaster response. If you encounter someone claiming to represent FEMA asking for money, be careful as that is likely a scam.
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