Journalism student Kailee Bryant (class of 2024) attends a Wolf Pack Football game to practice her sports photography ahead of the Olympic Games. Courtney of Kailee Bryant
Sixteen outstanding journalism students are going for the gold this summer, as they prepare to represent the Reynolds School of Journalism at the Olympic Games in Paris. Along with a group of faculty members, the students will be immersed in an experiential learning environment where they’ll gain reporting experience at an international level. In addition to live, in-depth coverage of the Games, students will further their global journalism skills, such as culture reporting in foreign locales, covering gender and inclusivity, and the logistics and economics of major global events.
“This is a very special opportunity for our students. They will gain real-life experience as reporters in a foreign environment by immersing themselves in a city hosting an international event and discovering journalistic stories,” said Gi Yun, journalism professor and new Reynolds School dean.
In preparation for the Paris Olympics, students have been developing their professional storytelling skills through advanced reporting and writing courses during the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Semesters. Their courses have been tailored to provide a global perspective in areas like sports reporting, media production, magazine writing and sports business.
“The students have been working very hard in sports and international reporting classes,” said Yun. “We’ve even collaborated with faculty who teach French to include introductory French lessons in our courses, before the group heads to Paris.”
This program will provide the foundation for a new sports and entertainment media emphasis and enhance existing international reporting curricula at the Reynolds School. “We hope to be able to replicate this program annually and at different athletic competitions or entertainment events,” said Yun.
Thanks to generous support of alumni and donors, the Reynolds School will be able to cover a portion of the students’ expenses. To learn how you can help support journalism students, contact Joan Grover ’12 M.A., director of development, at (775) 784-4184 or jgrover@unr.edu.
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