Holtan wins two national awards from National Federation of Presswomen

Merrie Sue Holtan, School of Communication and Journalism, won two national awards from the National Federation of Presswomen. Holtan placed first in sports writing and third in the home category. She received the award at the fall convention in Bethlehem, PA. In August, Holtan also taught a personal writing workshop for “Tribe Porty,” Portobello Beach, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Bearing Witness: The Art of the Photojournalist

MSUM gallery exhibit features Forum photojournalists The work of three local photographers who gained reputations for outstanding news photography are featured in “Bearing Witness: The Art of the Photojournalist,” an exhibit opening May 15 and running through June 29 in the Art Gallery and the Art Annex on the MSUM campus. Colburn Hvidston III, Dave Wallis and Bruce Crummy gained […]

Holtan earns three writing awards at NDPC spring conference

Merrie Sue Holtan, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, earned three writing awards from North Dakota Professional Communicators at the NDSU spring conference. She placed first in Sports Writing and Home Writing and also third in the Home Writing category. The first place entries will be competing in the National Federation of Presswomen competition in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania this September.