Seth Prince

1 week ago | oudaily.com | Seth Prince

Six OU Daily staffers have been honored in the Hearst Awards' team explanatory reporting category for their coverage in February of the death of former OU President David Boren. The contest honors the top 20 such pieces in the nation produced by college students. The Daily's work placed No. 20 on the list. The pieces of the honored entry include:• Boren's obituary, written by editor-in-chief Peggy Dodd. • State and national reaction, compiled by news managing editor Anusha Fathepure and Dodd.

1 month ago | oudaily.com | Seth Prince

We're excited to announce a new role with our team to continue to elevate the work of the OU Daily and the career prospects of its student staff. OU Student Media is hiring a working professional as a part-time, occasional Media Innovator-in-Residence to serve typically for a one-semester term, and no more than one consecutive fall-spring term. Applicants should have proven success in leading-edge journalism and a commitment to mentoring future media professionals.

1 month ago | oudaily.com | Seth Prince

OU Daily staffers won three first-place awards in the Society of Professional Journalists' regional competition for their watchdog coverage of the proposed Rock Creek Entertainment District and arena. The competition in SPJ's Region 8 draws entries from college news organizations in Oklahoma and Texas.

1 month ago | oudaily.com | Seth Prince

OU Student Media has received, timed to the University of Oklahoma’s upcoming annual Giving Day, a $100,000 pledge to the OU Daily from an anonymous donor to honor a longtime Muskogee, Norman and Edmond resident. The Becky Willis Memorial Fund for News Leadership pays forward the values embodied by the late spouse of former Daily adviser Jack Willis. Born and raised in Muskogee, Becky rose through several financial institutions to become a vice president.

1 month ago | oudaily.com | Seth Prince

OU Daily earned a Silver Crown for overall excellence in the college hybrid news category in results announced Friday by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in New York. The distinction marks the ninth consecutive year the Daily has earned a gold or silver crown, the highest honors given by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Just two other college newsrooms — the Indiana Daily Student and The Ithacan — have equaled that streak.