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School of Journalism and New Media
Posted on: March 2nd, 2021
by ldrucker
A University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media professor recently served as a live judge for the Pictures of the Year International contest.
Alysia Steele, associate professor of journalism, has been virtually judging competition entries for the contest known by some as the oldest, most prestigious photo contest in the world. It started in 1943-44 and is held at the University of Missouri.
This year, Steele said there are 28 judges divided into groups of four, and the contest will continue through March 7.
“This contest is incredibly important because it acknowledges and celebrates the tremendous physical and emotional work that photojournalists do every day,” said Steele, “because it’s their life’s calling and passion, and it’s not easy work.