University of Texas at Austin School of Journalism

— -- The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States, with a faculty and staff of 21,000 that serves 16 collegesand schools, and about 50,000 students. A major research university, it is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people of Texas, the nation and the world. As an enduring symbol of the spirit of Texas, the university promotes economic activity and social progress, and is a leading center of knowledge and creativity.

The university's School of Journalism has long been recognized as a leader in journalism education, and it counts well-known journalism pioneers and 18 Pulitzer Prize winners among its alumni. It is also home to the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, which strives to advance press freedom and democracy through continuing education programs for journalists in Latin America and the Caribbean. The school has four areas of professional concentration: print, broadcast, photo and multimedia journalism. The broadcast program emphasizes not only a hands-on approach to acquiring professional competence in the use of new technologies but also trains students in the critical thinking, writing, reporting and producing skills required to meet the challenges of today's fast-evolving media world.