“It’s a huge vote of confidence for not just the J School but for journalism,” said Mark Taylor, Department Head of the School of Journalism. “We’re certainly grateful that the Foundation board shares our passion for journalism and has chosen to support our school at a time when the industry is facing many challenges. To see this donation at this time truly shows how important journalism is.” “The board chose to donate this money for one fundamental reason and that is to support to the largest extent possible, the development, through the U of R Journalism School, of trained journalists in print and electronic media,” said Bill Johnson, a Regina lawyer and founding member of the board.
University of Regina School of Journalism receives $400,000 donation University of Regina staff want to keep the journalism program up-to-date. They will use at $400,000 donation from Leader Post Foundation Inc to meet this goal.
Author of the article: Gillian Francis
Publishing date: Feb 25, 2021 • February 25, 2021 • 1 minute read • From left, The Leader-Post Foundation board members Bill Johnson, Brenda Indzeoski, Janice Dockham, Irene Seiberling, Jeff Epp and Jim Toth, along with the University of Regina Journalism School s Mark Taylor, stand in front of the University s sign on campus in Regina, Saskatchewan on Feb. 19, 2021. Photo by BRANDON HARDER /Regina Leader-Post
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Leader-Post Foundation Inc (LPF) has donated $400,000 to the University of Regina to help update their journalism program and keep the curriculum technologically current.
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