ALL ABOUT THE SPJ
SPJ
The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry through the daily work of its roughly 6,000 members; works to inspire and educate current and future journalists through professional development; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press through its advocacy efforts.
OUR CHAPTER
SPJUM
SPJUM is a student-led chapter of SPJ hosted at the University of Mississippi, hosted within the School of Journalism & New Media. SPJUM meets at 4 pm. on the first and third Wednesday of each month during the Spring and Fall semesters in the lobby of Farley Hall.
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2018-2019 officers:
President-- Grace Marion
Vice President-- Brooke McNabb
Faculty advisor-- LaReeca Rucker
Social media coordinator-- Kinley McKay
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