Paul S. Voakes is the new dean
The new head of the School is an Indiana University professor with impressive research, writing and news credentials. >> Full Story

Military intelligence
Col. Jay DeFrank (Ph.D. ’98), the director of press relations at the Pentagon for the U.S. Air Force, was one of the designers of the “embedding” program for journalists in the war in Iraq. >> Full Story

Alum reports from Iraq
“I was privy to everything”
Denver Post reporter Jim Hughes (MA ’98) covered the war in Iraq assigned to an infantry battalion from Colorado’s Fort Carson. >> Full Story

Photos by Greg Bull, Associated Press

Wire to wire
Bull and Watson go south of the border to forge dual AP careers
Regarding the marriage and careers of Greg Bull (’91) and Julie Watson (’90): It’s all good news. >> Full Story

Dateline producer Powell a Western influence
In a business that commonly involves lateral movement to get ahead, “Dateline NBC” senior producer Polly Powell (’79) has remained a California phenomenon. >> Full Story

Orange County Register names Brusic editor
Ken Brusic (’72 MA) takes the reigns at one of the nation’s high-profile news organization. >> Full Story

Wasco explores Disney culture in Crosman Lecture
University of Oregon professor Janet Wasco says the key to a critical examination of Disney is to break down myths surrounding the media giant. >> Full Story