SPLC director LoMonte sees dual purpose for journalism education

Frank LoMonte speaks at the Capital Teach-In at George Washington University. (Photo by David W. Bulla0

By David W. Bulla

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Frank LoMonte is a mass communication legal expert. The executive director of the Student Press Law Center, LoMonte specializes in freedom of the press for student journalists at the high school and college level.

Iowa State hosts 11th First Amendment Day

Iowa State University’s journalism school will host its 11th First Amendment Day on Thursday, April 11, in Ames, Iowa.

It is an annual celebration of the civil rights enshrined in the nation’s first constitutional amendment, including freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and right to criticize public figures and government officials.

UNC-Chapel Hill to celebrate First Amendment

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will celebrate its second annual First Amendment Day on Thursday, Sept. 30.