COLLEGIATE MEDIA STUDIES 

COMM-490: Collegiate Media Studies started out as an opportunity to explore student media publications around Washignton, D.C., but the project developed into an assesssment of free speech on college campuses, an evaluation of sucessful media business practices and a critical look into the operations of five student newspapers. The four blog posts take readers behind the desks of students editors from George Washington University, Howard University, Georgetown University and Catholic University for an inside look at how these leaders guide, inspire and lead their staffs to excellence. The "Media History" tab provides a comprehensive research study on the historical relevance of these papers and the important role that student media played in covering the events of Sept. 11, 2001. For further questions or more information about this project, please contact Shannon Scovel.